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Sandy Fire in Simi Valley grows to 1,698 acres

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

The Sandy Fire burning in Simi Valley for a second day has grown to 1,698 acres, according to Cal Fire. The blaze is 5% contained.

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  1. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Sandy Fire in Simi Valley: Several structures burned, 184 acres scorched (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Sandy Fire broke out in Simi Valley on Monday. AIR7 spotted at least two homes burning in the area.

  2. Newsweek

    Sandy fire evacuation map as Gavin Newsom responds to fast-moving blaze (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Photos showed structures ablaze in Simi Valley, California, as wind is a factor in the blaze.

  3. Fox News

    Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Sandy Fire in Southern California forced evacuations in parts of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks as the fast-moving brush fire burned an estimated 184 acres.

  4. New York Post

    Evacuations ordered as fast-moving Sandy Fire threatens Simi Valley homes (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The fast-moving Sandy Fire brush fire and has scorched more than 184 acres and forced evacuations with area homes under threat.

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Simi Valley fire burns at least 1 building and forces evacuations (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burned at least one home and forced evacuations in the Ventura County community.

  6. Deadline

    Simi Valley Brush Fire Burns Structures & Triggers Evacuations (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    A brush fire in Simi Valley, California, known as the "Sandy Fire," has burned structures and prompted evacuation orders for residents in the area.

  7. Lamag

    Simi Valley Sandy Fire Grows to 1,386 Acres (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has burned 1,386 acres, forcing evacuations as crews battle wind-driven flames.

  8. KYMA Yuma

    Brush fire in Southern California prompts evacuation orders (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The Sandy Fire started in the Simi Valley and has grown to an estimated 1,386 acres with no containment, as of Tuesday morning.

  9. NBC Los Angeles

    Sandy Fire evacuations remain in effect as firefighters attack hot spots (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Parts of Simi Valley remain under evacuation warnings and orders due to the Sandy Fire in Ventura County.

  10. Foxla

    Sandy Fire in Simi Valley explodes to nearly 1,400 acres as thousands remain under evacuation orders (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    An estimated 17,000 Simi Valley residents remain under evacuation orders after the wind-driven Sandy Fire erupted late Monday morning.

  11. Newsweek

    Why the Sandy Fire in California is difficult to contain right now (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A fast-moving wildfire near Simi Valley continues to spread under gusty winds as firefighters race to increase containment.

  12. UPI

    Sandy Fire forces thousands of evacuations in California (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, Calif., has spread across more than 1,300 acres Tuesday, putting thousands of people under evacuation orders.

  13. Hot Air

    Sandy Fire Leads to Evacuation Orders in Simi Valley (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, CA spreads rapidly; mandatory evacuations ordered as fire grows over 800 acres.

  14. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Sandy Fire in Simi Valley grows to 1,698 acres (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The Sandy Fire burning in Simi Valley for a second day has grown to 1,698 acres, according to Cal Fire. The blaze is 5% contained.

  15. KTVU San Francisco

    Fast-moving Sandy Fire in Southern California burns nearly 1,700 acres (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    An estimated 17,000 Simi Valley residents remain under evacuation orders after the wind-driven Sandy Fire erupted late Monday morning.

  16. Lamag

    Sandy Fire Forces 44,000 From Homes in Simi Valley (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    The Sandy Fire has burned nearly 1,700 acres in Simi Valley, forcing evacuations, school closures and smoke advisories.

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