First discovered: 5:29 p.m. Jan. 24 A new wildfire was reported today at 5:29 p.m. in Los Angeles County. Langside Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
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Officials remained concerned that the Palisades and Eaton fires could break their containment lines as firefighters continue watching for hot spots.
Officials ordered evacuations in the area surrounding the Hughes Fire on Wednesday morning, located near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County.
Evacuation orders were issued and part of a major interstate was closed after a fast-moving wildfire ignited Wednesday in Southern California.
President Trump said Friday that California must pass legislation requiring its voters to present IDs at the polls before LA gets any more federal aid to deal with its ongoing wildfires.
President Trump is expected to visit the Los Angeles area Friday following the devastating wildfires that caused extensive damage.
He did not offer clear details on what he would replace it with, but indicated he wants to move more of the disaster management responsibility to the states.
The city's artists and art collectors are mourning what could amount to billions of dollars in irreplaceable art that went up in flames.
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.
In the aftermath of the Eaton and Palisades fires, several companies with ties to the region have donated millions.