
Watch: Hughes fire in California fills sky with plumes of smoke Firefighters are battling a fast-moving blaze in southern California that has swelled over the past day, with authorities warning that Thursday is "the period of greatest concern". The Hughes fire, about 45 miles (72 km) north of Los Angeles, grew to more than 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares), forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history.
Main Idea: The Hughes fire north of Los Angeles spread fast, forcing mass evacuations as firefighters battled strong winds and dry conditions, with the National Weather Service warning that Thursday was the most dangerous period.
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The Hughes fire forced over 31,000 evacuations, threatened homes and schools, and may disrupt work, travel, and local businesses across Southern California.
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