New wildfire near Los Angeles forces 31,000 to evacuate

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A new wildfire near Castaic, California, quickly spread to over 38km² due to strong winds and dry brush, prompting evacuation orders for 31,000 people. The Hughes fire, 80km north of Los Angeles, added pressure on firefighters already battling major blazes in the area. Despite the less populated area, high winds posed challenges.

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