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Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders
Fire reported in Simi Valley, north-west of LA, as mandatory evacuation orders issued for more than 20,000 residents
TL;DR
- The Sandyfire started in Simi Valley, Ventura county, California, on Monday morning.
- The fire spread to over 800 acres by Monday afternoon, driven by 30mph gusts.
- Mandatory evacuation orders affected over 20,000 residents.
- At least one home was damaged, and aerial footage showed multiple helicopters dropping water.
- Crews are working to prevent the fire from reaching suburban neighborhoods.
- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum closed due to the fire.
- The cause of the blaze is under investigation.