California's Sandy Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Los Angeles
A major wildfire, named Sandy, continues to rage near Los Angeles, prompting the evacuation of over 17,000 people and covering more than 500 hectares. Fire crews are actively battling the blaze as it spreads.
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The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said.
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Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California on Monday. The Sandy Fire was reported around 10am in hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometres) northwest of Los Angeles.
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The Sandy fire near Simi Valley has expanded to 1,385 acres with 5% containment. Over 10,000 homes have been evacuated.
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