It occurred at about 11:05 p.m. about 10 miles northwest of Malibu, according to the United States Geological Survey​

A dramatic weather shift highlighted by cooler temperatures and the promise of weekend rain greeted the Southland Friday, as crews in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other recent burn areas braced for the possibility of debris flows when the precipitation begins.

Coverage of the Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires in Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders gained progress on multiple blazes burning in Los Angeles County, which is expected to receive some rain over the weekend.

Two weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in two distinct LA-area communities, many in Los Angeles County are still in a state of shock, even as donation drives peter out and the focus starts to shift from immediate support for fire survivors to broader questions about how the region could rebuild and recover .

The rainfall isn’t expected to cause damage this weekend, but officials still urge the public to stay prepared.

Dubbed the Hughes Fire, the wildfire broke out Wednesday and went from 50-100 acres to 9,000 acres in hours, threatening local communities and Magic Mountain.

Firefighters are battling a new brush fire that erupted in San Diego County near the U.S.-Mexico border, as they also race to contain the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake.

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