A new fire erupted near Los Angeles' Bel Air neighborhood, rapidly growing to over 10,000 acres and prompting evacuations for over 50,000 people. This incident comes as California grapples with multiple ongoing wildfires fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. The Hughes Fire, which spread quickly in northern Los Angeles County, has become the latest crisis.
Trump’s FBI Director Pick Kash Patel Will Have Confirmation Hearing Next Week—Here’s Why He’s So ControversialA new fire broke out near Los Angeles’ Bel Air neighborhood early on Thursday as the Hughes fire, which was first reported Wednesday in northern Los Angeles County, grew rapidly to set ablaze more than 10,000 acres, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders and warnings to more than 50,000 people.
The Kenneth Fire began Jan. 9 in the West Hills area and had spread to about 1,000 acres as of Friday morning. It was Further north, the Lidia Fire was first reported Wednesday, burned 395 acres and was 75% contained as of Friday, according toreported the fire, which began in the Angeles National Forest, posed such an extreme threat that the forest will remain closed for at least one week.near a number of Hollywood landmarks, including the popular urban hiking trail Runyon Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Woodley Fire was first reported Wednesday, and fire crews were able to hold the fire to 30 acres, LAist reported. It was 100% contained by Jan. 9 and officials said there were no current threats.is in effect for most of Los Angeles County and the neighboring Ventura County through 10 a.m. Friday, signaling a risk of dangerous fire conditions.
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