Residents under mandatory evacuation in northern Los Angeles County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires
- The Hughes fire is burning near Castaic, California, and has grown to over 5,000 acres in just two hours, prompting mandatory evacuations in the area according to the LA County Fire Department.
- Winds of 20 mph and gusts up to 40 mph are pushing the flames southwest, with smoke visible as far as Oxnard, about 50 miles away, as reported by city officials.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite cleanup efforts in burn areas and prepare for potential rain, which may cause mud and debris flow, according to local officials.
- The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is investigating the fires' causes, while several lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison for allegedly sparking the blazes.
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