Fastmoving wildfire burning near Castaic, causing traffic delays on Grapevine
Jan 22, 2025
What's described as a "fast-moving" wildfire is burning near Castaic and causing closures on the I-5 including on the Grapevine.Crews are battling the Hughes Fire, and those in the immediate area of Castaic Lake are under mandatory evacuation orders and warnings, according to the LA County Fire Department. The fire has now burned more than 9,000 acres and is at 0% containment. The Grapevine has since reopened.To see if you are in or near the impacted area, you can visit protect.genasys.comAn evacuation center is open at Valencia High School on 27801 Dickason drive. Another evacuation center has opened at Hart High School at 24825 Newhall Ave, in Santa Clarita.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube