California officials have extended a Flex Alert into Friday, and triple-digit heat at a fire near Castaic forced officials to pull back some firefighters on the front lines. Sept. 1, 2022 ...

LOS ANGELES – State water managers are warning people to stay out of Castaic Lake due to a potentially dangerous algae bloom. Lab tests this week found an increased level of toxins in the water ...

The advisory is in place for all of Castaic Lake, except for Castaic Lagoon. What are blue-green algae blooms?: They look like streaks on the surface of the water, usually blue, green, or brown.

The Route Fire near Castaic, CA. Aug. 31, ... Approximately 100-200 homes were evacuated in areas north of Lake Hughes Road, south of Templin Highway, west of the Castaic lagoon, ...

What had been a relatively tame fire season abruptly ended Wednesday as a brush fire exploded near Castaic, prompting evacuations and the complete closure of the 5 Freeway. As of 8 p.m., the Route ...

The brush fire started as Southern California enters a stretch of days with above-normal temperatures. By Jonathan Lloyd • Published July 8, 2025 • Updated on July 8, 2025 at 4:24 pm BOOKMARKER ...

Southern California wildfire shuts down I-5 near Castaic in both directions Southern California wildfire shuts down I-5 near Castaic By Amy Graff , Senior News Editor Updated Aug 31, 2022 7:22 p.m.

Rescuers are searching for a missing kayaker in the lower lagoon of Castaic Lake. They say strong winds overturned two kayaks, sending two people into the water around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. A ...