13 Aug 2020 | 12:06 PM UTC
US: Wildfire in Lake Hughes (California) prompts evacuations August 12
A wildfire in the Lake Hughes area of California has prompted evacuation orders for at least 100 homes and forces road closures as of August 12; follow authority directives
Event
An ongoing wildfire in the Lake Hughes area of California has prompted authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders for some 100 homes as of Wednesday, August 12. The evacuation orders are in place for areas along Lake Hughes Road, west of Pine Canyon Road, and south of Dry Gulch Road. Pine Canyon Road is reportedly closed at Highway 138, while Lake Hughes Road is also shut off. An evacuation center has been set up at Highland High School in Palmdale. The 10,000 acre fire is expected to grow amid ongoing dry and windy weather conditions.
Further spread of the fire is possible in the near term. An emergency response presence and localized transportation disruptions, namely road closures, should be anticipated in the affected areas.
Advice
Advice Individuals in the vicinity of the fire are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the area, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
