Evacuations ordered in Bonsall area as wildfire spread by Santa Ana winds grows to 80 acres
Strong Santa Ana winds pushed a wildfire across critically dry terrain in the Bonsall area early Tuesday, charring more than 80 acres and forcing the evacuation of homes in the path of the fire, officials said.
Hughes Fire Scorches 5,000 Acres in Castaic, Thousands Evacuated as Santa Ana Winds Intensify Blaze
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, California, has burned over 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures.
New wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles as Santa Ana winds fan flames
About 19,000 people have been ordered to evacuate from the area near Castaic Lake as hot winds fan the flames.
More wildfires, fanned by powerful Santa Ana winds, erupt in LA County, forcing evacuations
A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is burning out of control, with the same, powerful Santa Ana winds fanning it and forcing officials on Wednesday to again call for mandatory evacuations. The evacuations were ordered for the Los Angeles County community of Castaic, following the start of the new blaze, the Hughes Fire.
Lilac Fire: Structures damaged in Bonsall amid heavy Santa Ana winds
A wind-driven wildfire charred dozens of acres in the sparsely developed northeastern reaches of San Diego County, damaging structures and forcing pre-dawn evacuations before crews could gain the upper hand on the flames Wednesday.
L.A. on 'high alert' with Santa Ana winds; Trump to visit California wildfire damage this week
President Donald Trump will visit southern California this week amid looming winds and threats of new flames with tens of thousands of acres torched and buildings destroyed, according to reports.
San Diego escapes a major wildfire as Santa Ana winds die down. More could hit this weekend.
Forecasters say weaker winds will hit on Saturday night and Sunday, and that there will be no relief until the county gets rain.
How to prepare for the next Santa Ana wind event forecasted this week
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Firefighters gain upper hand after 80-acre Bonsall fire forces evacuations
The Lilac fire was reported around 12:45 a.m. and by 5 a.m. had charred 80+ acres west of I-15 south of SR-76. Forward progress stopped around 10 a.m. It was one of three fires in North County
Largest wildfire since deadly Los Angeles firestorm breaks out north of city
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Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California
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Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
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Los Angeles wildfires: Returning Santa Ana winds threaten to expand deadly blazes
Dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area this week, potentially fueling the growth of new and ...
Thousands ordered to flee their homes after new blaze ignites in Los Angeles County
Roughly 31,000 people were ordered to flee an area north of Los Angeles on Wednesday after a fast-moving wildfire exploded, ...
Los Angeles begins "extensive" debris removal after deadly wildfires, officials warn about potential dangers with weekend rain
The "extensive" debris removal process​ is underway in Los Angeles County to clear rubble from burn scar areas ahead of potential rain that could create dangerous landslides and runoff, officials say.