The Hughes fire has burned through 3,407 acres since it started late Wednesday morning, according to local officials.

Six wildfires are burning in Southern California, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

Reduction to an extra sum for fire resilience drew outrage while the general fund for fire prevention continues to swell under Newsom's leadership.

Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of challenges like toxic ash runoff.

As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.

Multiple fires raging across the Los Angeles area will cost ... structures have burned down in the fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. At least 24 people have ...

Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.

Another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds is lashing Southern California after a brief weekend reprieve helped crews make more progress battling the deadly infernos in Los Angeles County.

They are sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires could be reversed as the new president prepares to survey the damage.

This is the "costliest wildfire event in California history." Multiple fires raging across the Los Angeles ... down in the fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.

A new fire exploded Wednesday north of Castaic, quickly charring 5,000 acres and forcing thousands to flee from their homes amid a month of extreme fire conditions

The Hughes Fire, reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday near Castaic Lake, prompted evacuation of a 280-square-mile area north of Los Angeles. The map above shows the mandatory evacuation area in red and the approximate perimeter as a black line.