Current Fires in California Wildfire

California, Sandy Fire and Simi Valley

Sandy fire in Southern California's Simi Valley grows to more than 1,300 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations

Cal Fire officials said the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.

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Sandy Fire prompts evacuation orders in Southern California

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

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Fast-Growing Brush Fire in Southern California Threatens Homes

A fast-growing brush fire ignited Monday morning in Southern California, prompting evacuation orders and damaging at least one home.

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LIVE: Sandy Fire in Simi Valley grows to 836 acres, home destroyed

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Fast-Moving Southern California Fire Forces Immediate Evacuations

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Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders

The fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles.

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Evacuations ordered as fast-moving Sandy Fire threatens Simi Valley homes

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Massive Simi Valley fire scorches 184 acres as residents forced to evacuate

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Evacuations ordered due to brush fire threatening buildings in Simi Valley

Evacuations were ordered due to a wind-driven brush fire Monday in Simi Valley. The fire was reported in the area of Sandy Drive, where a thick smoke cloud was rising from the canyon area. Flames were threatening buildings in the area.

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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Map: California’s biggest wildfire of the year was started by rescue flares in national park

The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday, the National Park Service said.