Simi Valley’s Sandy Fire Expands to 836 Acres, Evacuations Under Way
TL;DR
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has grown to 836 acres with 0% containment, threatening structures as evacuation warnings and orders cover surrounding zones. About 550 firefighters are on scene with aircraft dropping retardant and water, and winds have shifted 180 degrees. Evacuation points are set at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park and an animal shelter at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library closed due to road closures. A smaller fire in the Angeles National Forest triggered an evacuation warning nearby.
- Sandy Fire in Simi Valley: Several structures burned, 836 acres scorched ABC7 Los Angeles
- Fast-Moving Southern California Fire Forces Immediate Evacuations The New York Times
- Interactive map lets public track firefighting aircraft KTLA
- Wind-driven fire triggers evacuations in Simi Valley; at least 1 home burned Los Angeles Times
- Fast-moving Sandy fire prompts evacuations in Simi Valley Los Angeles Daily News
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