The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.

Evacuations ordered near Los Angeles as wind-driven wildfire threatens remote communities. Stay updated on the Hughes Fire.

Roughly 31,000 people were ordered to flee an area north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, Jan. 22, after a fast-moving wildfire exploded, growing to more than 8,000 acres within hours, officials said.

It was only 10% contained at 1 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), according to Cal Fire. The Hughes fire was being fed by high winds and dry conditions, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told ...