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Fast-moving wildfire burning near Castaic, causing traffic delays on Grapevine

Hughes Fire Continues to Grow, Traffic Impacts Remain in Place
Grapevine closed due to Hughes Fire
Wildfire Burning Near Castaic
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CASTAIC, Calif. (KERO) — 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.com

An 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.


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