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local1 month ago•1 min saved

Simi Valley's Sandy Fire Triggers Evacuation Warning as Blaze Expands

Los Angeles firefighters are assisting Ventura County with the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, a fast-moving brush blaze now estimated at 1,364 acres and moving east. Smoke may drift into the San Fernando Valley, potentially affecting air quality. An evacuation warning is in place for portions of West Hills and Chatsworth. LAFD has deployed strike teams, dozers, a hand crew, and helicopters, with updates at emergency.venturacounty.gov and lafd.org/alerts; sign up for notifications at notifyla.org.

via Los Angeles Fire Department|

#air-quality #evacuation-warning #local

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Simi Valley Brings Evacuation Warnings as Sandy Fire Expands Across Hundreds of Acres

A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, dubbed the Sandy Fire, has burned about 836 acres with 0% containment and prompted evacuations for multiple zones as roughly 550 firefighters battle the flames; one home on Trickling Brook Court was seen burning, a temporary evacuation point was established at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, and a large-animal shelter opened at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, while authorities investigate a possible tractor-related ignition amid windy conditions.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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weather1 month ago•5 min saved

Simi Valley’s Sandy Fire Expands to 836 Acres, Evacuations Under Way

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.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#evacuation-orders #sandy-fire #simi-valley

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Simi Valley Brush Fire Surpasses 700 Acres, Evacuations Ordered

A brush fire dubbed the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has grown to more than 700 acres with no containment, triggering mandatory evacuations across several SIMI zones. A temporary evacuation point was set at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, and shelters were opened for small and large animals. Nearby schools evacuated students to Simi Valley High School, while the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was evacuated. Firefighters are deploying air and ground resources as offshore Santa Ana winds, expected to persist with gusts, influence fire behavior; officials say conditions should ease by late afternoon with another wind round anticipated Tuesday.

via CBS News|

#brush-fire #california #evacuations

california1 month ago•3 min saved

Wind-fanned Simi Valley fire prompts evacuations and damage

A wind-driven brush fire in Simi Valley, known as the Sandy Fire, burned at least one home and another structure, spread across about 184 acres, and triggered evacuation orders for southern Simi Valley and parts of northern Thousand Oaks. With 0% containment as of early afternoon, crews battled the blaze as dry Santa Ana winds gusted 25–40 mph and offshore winds were forecast to ease later, signaling a precarious firefight ahead.

via Los Angeles Times|

#184-acres #california #evacuations