A fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.

The Hughes Fire in northern Los Angeles County near Santa Clarita has led to mandatory evacuation notices for Interstate 5.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office has reported 168 vehicle crashes since Friday night due to icy roads. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez warns that conditions may worsen as temperatures drop, potentially delaying emergency response times. Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible.