Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43pm on 23 Jan 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
A massive wildfire in California has forced over 31,000 people to evacuate north of Los Angeles. The Hughes Fire, which erupted near Lake Castaic, has rapidly spread across 10,000 acres with only 14% containment. Firefighters are battling the blaze using aerial water drops and ground operations. The fire follows recent devastating wildfires in the Palisades and Eaton regions. High winds and low humidity continue to exacerbate the situation, with President Trump controversially suggesting withholding federal aid until water conservation efforts are changed.
