CASTAIC: A wildfire dubbed the Hughes Fire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, rapidly scorching over 9,400 acres (38 square km) of dry brush. Strong winds propelled the flames, prompting mandatory evacuations for more than 31,000 residents in the Castaic Lake area. Officials have warned of an “immediate threat to life” as the fire …
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