Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations

As of 1:15 p.m. local time, the fire was 0% contained and had burned over 5,000 acres.

Aerials show smoke billowing near Castaic Lake, a reservoir in the Sierra Pelona Mountains.

The new fire comes amid a deadly wildfire season in the Golden State, as firefighters have battled destructive Southern California blazes for weeks. 

According to Cal Fire, residents in four regions near the Hughes Fire are urged to leave immediately. This includes the vicinity of Castaic Lake, Paradise Ranch and the Ridge Route.

"Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW," the alert reads. "The area is lawfully closed to public access."

Other nearby residents, such as those living in the vicinity of Charlie Canyon and Sloan Canyon, are warned to evacuate but not ordered to do so. This also includes locals living near Green Hill Drive and Bitter Canyon.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is actively battling the fire.

Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton and Alex Koch contributed to this report.