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California, Sandy Fire

Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burns more than 1,300 acres with 5% containment

The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.

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Sandy Fire prompts evacuation orders in Southern California

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Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders

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Fast-moving wind-driven fire explodes outside Los Angeles

A rapidly growing brush fire that sparked Monday morning outside Los Angeles County has grown to more than 830 acres, forcing the evacuation of about 28,000 residents as Southern California firefighte...

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Fast-Growing Brush Fire in Southern California Threatens Homes

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Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

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LIVE: Sandy Fire in Simi Valley mapped at 1,364 acres, evacuations expand

Ventura County Fire Department confirms a home was destroyed in the blaze.

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Fire Activity Slows in Southern California Blaze That Has Forced Evacuations

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Sandy fire in Simi Valley mostly held in check overnight

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Authorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California.

Map shows wildfire ravaging Simi Valley as evacuations underway

A fast-moving wildfire in Ventura County continued to grow on May 19, prompting evacuations in Simi Valley, California.

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Where fires are spreading across California

The Sandy Fire in Ventura County comes as authorities also battle the Burro Fire and Santa Rosa Island Fire. See size, containment and fire maps.

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Southern California brushfire prompts massive response as homes threatened

A fast-growing brushfire ignited Monday in Southern California, prompting evacuation orders and damaging at least one home. The fire was reported just after 10 a.m. local time in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura County about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

Satellite images capture active California wildfires

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.

Southern California Edison to host virtual wildfire safety meetings

Energy provider Southern California Edison will host two virtual meetings to help San Bernardino County residents prepare for potential “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” during h