Thousands Evacuated as Wildfire Threatens Southern California Homes

More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders in southern California as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in the Simi Valley area. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze, which has already destroyed at least one residence.

19 May, 20:19 — 19 May, 20:19

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Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes

Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the wind-driven fire in the Simi Valley area as at least one home is destroyed More than 17,000 people were under evacuation orders in southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes. The wind-driven Sandy fire was reported Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48km) north-west of Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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Thousands Evacuated as Wildfire Threatens Southern California Homes

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