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Allison Walker

WATCH: Time-Lapse Video Shows Rapid Growth of California's Latest Wildfire, Which Is Decimating Thousands of Acres

The Hughes Fire has prompted mandatory evacuations as it spreads near residential areas and Six Flags Magic Mountain. (Credit: Based DK/X)

A wildfire near Castaic Lake erupted into an inferno within hours on Wednesday, consuming over 5,000 acres amid relentless Santa Ana winds. The blaze, dubbed the Hughes Fire, has forced mandatory evacuations as it spreads near residential areas and Six Flags Magic Mountain.

The rapid escalation of the Hughes Fire was captured in a time-lapse video shared by X user @BasedDK, "Watch: The #HughesFire that started a few hours ago has now grown to 5000+ acres and is growing rapidly due to high winds. Currently 0% containment."

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