The Hughes Fire was a wildfire that burned in Los Angeles County in Southern California.
[6] On January 22, 2025, Cal Fire released their first status report at 10:54 AM, estimating around 50 acres already actively burning.
[9] By the morning of January 23 at 8:35 AM, overnight firefighting effort using ground and air support achieved 14% containment, preventing the spread to neighboring Elderberry canyon.
[10] Roughly twelve hours later at 8:12 PM, the fire became 24% contained, and status report indicate a successful air and ground assault by firefighters.
[11] Firefighting efforts continued over the next two days, with infrequent status updates from Cal Fire.