Sandy Fire, Simi Valley
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Cal Fire officials said the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.
A fast-moving wildfire near Simi Valley continues to spread under gusty winds as firefighters race to increase containment.
A livestream captured the moment the Sandy Fire flared up on Tuesday afternoon, May 19, as more than 750 firefighters faced the blaze in Ventura County, California. The fire broke out on Monday
Satellite images have revealed the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California. The Sandy Fire ignited on Monday morning in the city of Simi Valley, north-west of Los Angeles, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
More than 17,000 people have been told to leave their homes in southern California after a wildfire threatened properties.
A fast-moving wildfire near Simi Valley continues to spread under gusty winds as firefighters race to increase containment.
Over 17,000 people in Southern California are under evacuation orders as the wind-driven Sandy Fire, reported Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, threatens suburban homes 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.