Wind-driven fire burns home in Simi Valley, triggers evacuations
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Sandy fire ignited Monday morning in Simi Valley, quickly spreading to burn at least one home and another structure, fueled by strong winds and covering approximately 720 acres by the afternoon.
- Over 28,600 residents were under evacuation orders, with an additional 8,200 under evacuation warnings, including areas extending into northern Thousand Oaks.
- Firefighters, numbering around 500, were battling the blaze which was 0% contained as of early Monday afternoon, amid dry Santa Ana winds expected to continue until late afternoon before easing.
- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum was closed as a precaution, though it was not under evacuation orders; Los Angeles County Fire resources were deployed to assist, monitoring fire threats near Westlake Village.
- Fire officials also responded to a smaller fire north of Glendora, while weather forecasts indicated continued warm, dry conditions with gusty winds through Tuesday.