Recent Fires and Evacuations in L.A. County

Evacuation orders issued for areas around Castaic Lake and Ventura County due to new fires erupting around L.A. County. Road closures and fire damage reported. Rep. Judy Chu calls for investigation into slow evacuations in Altadena. California revamps website for fire recovery. Real estate agent charged with price gouging post wildfires. Interstate 5 reopens after closure due to Hughes fire.

California Wildfire near Tracy, CA

California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire near Tracy, CA, in the San Francisco Bay Area and central California. The Corral Fire has led to evacuations, road closures, and injuries, but has not posed a threat to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The fire has burned 15.6 square miles and is 13% contained.