Deadline Hollywood reports:
Just when the winds seemed to be dying down, a new blaze has erupted in fire-ravaged Los Angeles. Dubbed the Hughes Fire, the wildfire broke out around 10:30 am and went from 50-100 acres to 500-1000 acres at noon to more than 8,000 acres by 4 p.m.
That’s according to local TV outlets, all of which preempted regular coverage to focus on the conflagration.
The smoke plume dominated the northern horizon as seen in a photo, below, taken from near Magic Mountain, which is closed today. The park is protected by the Santa Clara River and the 5 Freeway, two natural fire breaks to the north and east, respectively, though there is not likely much water in the river.
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What a rollercoaster ride 2025 has been so far for Southern California – taken just SW of Magic Mountain in Valencia #hughesfire pic.twitter.com/GyxQdF0V42
— Jonathan Grebe (@Grebe89) January 22, 2025