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Fast-Moving 'Sandy Fire' Triggers Evacuations in Simi Valley

Fire officials warn the fast-moving blaze threatens critical infrastructure.

Overview

  • The wildfire, reported shortly after 10:50 a.m. Monday in Simi Valley, prompted authorities to order evacuations for four zones.
  • Officials issued an evacuation warning for a small part of nearby Thousand Oaks.
  • Fire authorities said the blaze is advancing "dangerously rapidly" and is threatening homes, other structures, and local infrastructure.
  • About 200 firefighters with three air tankers and six helicopters have been deployed to slow the spread.
  • Officials had not reported containment, acreage, cause, or damage by Monday evening in a suburban area where open hills next to neighborhoods can speed fire growth.