The new fire has burned 3,750 hectares near Castaic Lake, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Los Angeles.
More than 50,000 people living in the state of California in the US have been warned escape their homes after wildfires broke out in the mountains north of Los Angeles.
The Hughes fire has already burned 3,750 hectares (9,266 acres) since it started on Wednesday and remains uncontained.
These recent fires have added to the problems of local firefighters, who have two major fires, the Palisades and Eaton, in the city of Los Angeles. More than 4,000 firefighters are now battling the Hughes Fire, according to LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.
Where is the Hughes wildfire burning?
The Hughes Fire is burning near Lake Hughes Road, near Castaic Lake, a major reservoir and popular recreation area north of Los Angeles.
The area is 64km (40 miles) from the Eaton and Palisades fires, which have been burning for three weeks.
About 18,600 people live in this area flammable they ate trees and washed in the mountains around Lake Castaic.
How are the Palisades and Eaton fires?
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, there are at least three large fires burning across the state. It includes:
- Palisades Fire – 9,489 hectares (23,448 acres) were burned, 70 percent were.
- Eaton's fire – 5,674 hectares (14,021 acres) were burned, 95 percent were.
- Hughes Fire – 3,750 hectares (9,266 acres) were burned, 0 percent were.
Four small fires including Lilac, Clay, Sepulveda and Center have also burned many hectares across the state.
Containment means creating a barrier around a fire to prevent it from spreading. However, it does not mean that the fire is under control or safe.
What is causing the recent fire?
Like the Palisades and Eaton fires, strong winds across the mountain valleys, combined with warm temperatures and low humidity, have driven the Hughes Fire.
California often experiences exceptional drought. Drought destroys trees, grasses and soil moisture causing the land to burn.
Wildfires, once rare, have become more common. As the weather progresses, the concept of wildfire seasons has turned into the reality of year-round wildfires.
Much of California is currently experiencing dry spells and parts of the eastern part of the state are experiencing severe drought.
Water reserves have reached record lows, threatening agriculture and water for millions of people.
What is the Santa Ana wind?
The Santa Ana wind is a strong, dry wind that occurs in southern California, usually during the fall and winter months.
These winds blow from coastal desert areas and are caused by high pressure over the Great Basin, an inland area, reaching speeds of 160km/h (100mph).
How big are the LA wildfires?
The LA fire has so far burned 16,425 hectares (40,587 acres) of land. That's about the size of Washington, DC, about half the size of Philadelphia, one-eighth the size of Los Angeles, or about 30,000 football fields.
California often experiences thousands of wildfires each year. These fires range from small brush fires to large fires, consuming thousands of hectares.
