"SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — 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 (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.
By Tuesday morning, it had consumed more than two square miles (five square kilometers) of dry brush and destroyed at least one home, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
The flames were initially pushed by gusts that topped 30 mph (48 kph), but firefighters were aided by calmer winds overnight, said department spokesperson Andrew Dowd."
The Associated Press had the story May 19, 2026.
SEE ALSO:
"All The Wildfires Burning In Southern California Right Now: Here’s What To Know" (KTLA5)
"Over 30% of California Island Has Burned In Largest Wildfire Of The Year" (SFGate)
"Minnesota Deploys National Guard To Help Fight Wildfires In Northern Region" (Guardian)
"Emergency Personnel Work To Control Numerous Southwest Kansas Wildfires" (Kansas Refloctor)
