Hughes fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters

The Hughes fire is burning around Lake Castaic north of Castaic. The blaze broke out shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday amid red flag warnings for the region. Fanned by strong winds, the blaze quickly grew to 3,400 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Evacuation order

Areas in and around Lake Castaic, extending toward Interstate 5 on the west and south of Sandberg to the north.

Evacuation warning

Areas including Bittersweet Canyon, Charlie Canyon, Greenhill and areas north of Castaic.

Most updated evacuation instructions can be found here, and here.

Road Closures

Road closures were set up at Ridge Route Road at Lake Hughes Road, Ridge Route Road at Templin Highway, Lake Hughes Road at Pine Canyon Road and Dry Gulch Road at San Francisquito Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The Parker Road and Lake Hughes Road offramps on the 5 freeway are closed.

Shelters

• Valencia High School at 27801 Dickson Dr. in Valencia