At least 6 new wildfires burning in Southern California
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Crews remain positioned in communities throughout the Simi Valley area to be able to respond to any flare-ups or hot spots that might spark.
Wildfires are forcing evacuations across California, displacing thousands as conditions rapidly change and smoke spreads statewide.
A smoke advisory for a broad swath of Southern California was extended into Thursday night due to brush fires in Los Angeles and Riverside counties. The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley and the Bain and Verona fires in Riverside County have resulted in diminished air quality this week for several counties.
California fires have triggered evacuation orders and warnings. See latest on size and containment.
On Tuesday, fire officials said the Sandy Fire had experienced significant growth due to shifting winds, steep terrain and canyon-driven fire behavior.
The fire raging through Ventura County, California, is a reminder that the state’s home insurance crisis is far from fixed.
NewsNation's Nancy Loo reported Wednesday, May 20 from Simi Valley in Southern California's Ventura County, where the Sandy Fire had already put more than 40,000 people under evacuation orders. As
Multiple wildfires have threatened thousands of people in Southern California communities in recent days. The Sandy Fire has led officials to issue evacuation orders for more than 40,000 residents of Simi Valley in Ventura County.
Simi Valley, the Channel Islands and areas east of Bakersfield are on fire. What’s the risk for Northern California?