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local7 days ago

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
Satellite images reveal two major California wildfires threatening Simi Valley and Channel Islands
environment8 days ago

Satellite images reveal two major California wildfires threatening Simi Valley and Channel Islands

Satellite imagery shows two major California wildfires: the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley has burned about 1,364 acres with 750 firefighters and thousands evacuated, while a separate blaze on Santa Rosa Island has scorched roughly 14,600 acres and remains uncontained; winds helped spread the fires earlier, prompting evacuations of about 10,000 homes, warnings for an additional ~3,500, and school closures in Simi Valley. Firefighters and park staff, aided by Coast Guard rescue and night-flying helicopters, continue containment efforts.

via BBC|
#california-wildfires#environment#evacuations
Simi Valley Brings Evacuation Warnings as Sandy Fire Expands Across Hundreds of Acres
local8 days ago

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|
#brush-fire#evacuations#local
Simi Valley’s Sandy Fire Expands to 836 Acres, Evacuations Under Way
weather8 days ago

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
Simi Valley Brush Fire Surpasses 700 Acres, Evacuations Ordered
local8 days ago

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
Wind-fanned Simi Valley fire prompts evacuations and damage
california8 days ago

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
Simi Valley Brush Fire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Expands
local8 days ago

Simi Valley Brush Fire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Expands

A brush fire in Simi Valley, named the Sandy Fire, began about 10:50 a.m. and has scorched roughly 180 acres with 0% containment, prompting evacuations in parts of Simi Valley and extending toward Thousand Oaks. Ventura County opened a temporary evacuation point and animal shelters; about 200 firefighters are on scene with three air tankers and six helicopters as east Santa Ana winds up to 25 mph drive spread, while schools indoors due to smoke and poor air quality.

via Deadline|
#brush-fire#evacuations#firefighters
Tragic Crash Takes Life of High School Student in Thousand Oaks
crime3 years ago

Tragic Crash Takes Life of High School Student in Thousand Oaks

The suspect who allegedly intentionally plowed into a group of teens outside Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, killing a 15-year-old boy, had earlier stabbed a Walmart employee in Simi Valley and brandished a firearm at a family member's home. Austin Eis, a 24-year-old homeless man and former Westlake High School student, is expected to be charged with murder, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and attempted kidnapping, among other charges. The motive for the attacks is still under investigation, and anyone who may have witnessed the attack in Simi Valley is urged to call the police.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#austin-eis#crime#simi-valley
Walmart stabbing suspect crashes into Thousand Oaks students, leaving one dead and several injured.
crime3 years ago

Walmart stabbing suspect crashes into Thousand Oaks students, leaving one dead and several injured.

A 15-year-old boy died and three other high schoolers were injured after a car driven by a man who had earlier stabbed two people at a Simi Valley Walmart rolled over and struck them in Thousand Oaks. The driver was wanted for allegedly stabbing an employee at the Walmart and another person. The crash happened near Westlake High School, and the condition of the driver is unknown.

via NBC Southern California|
#car-crash#crime#high-schoolers
"Walmart stabbing suspect causes multiple injuries in Thousand Oaks crash"
crime3 years ago

"Walmart stabbing suspect causes multiple injuries in Thousand Oaks crash"

A driver wanted for stabbing a Walmart employee in Simi Valley caused a rollover crash in front of Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, injuring at least three people. The suspect's condition is unknown, but the employee who was stabbed remains hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash is unclear, and it's unknown if any of the victims were Westlake High School students.

via KABC-TV|
#car-crash#crime#simi-valley