The Hughes Fireplace, reported shortly earlier than 11 a.m. Wednesday close to Castaic Lake, prompted evacuation of a 280-square-mile space north of Los Angeles.
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The map above exhibits the obligatory evacuation space in crimson and the approximate perimeter as a black line.
By 6 p.m. Wednesday, the hearth was estimated at 9,269 acres (14½ sq. miles), stated the California Division of Forestry and Fireplace Safety.
As of Wednesday night, Interstate 5 remained open, although the hearth was approaching the freeway close to Castaic.
For updates and extra particulars of the evacuation, together with warning areas, see the Genasys Shield map for Los Angeles County or the Ventura County emergency web site.
