Brush Fire in Simi Valley Prompts Evacuations for Over 20,000 Residents
A brush fire ignited Monday morning in Simi Valley, California, and grew to more than 700 acres by early afternoon. Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for the southern part of the city.
livemint.comM. Monday in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura County about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. m. and remained uncontained as of Monday afternoon.
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for more than 20,000 residents in the southern part of Simi Valley. The city has a population of more than 125,000. Aerial footage from local television stations showed at least one home on fire. Fire officials did not provide an exact count of damaged structures.
Multiple helicopters performed water drops over the fire while gray smoke covered nearby neighborhoods. Crews worked to prevent flames from moving down slopes into suburban areas of Thousand Oaks. m. Ventura County Fire’s Andy Van Sciver said crews were still anticipating a change in the weather to their advantage.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Monday morning
Fire reported just after 10 a.m. in Simi Valley.
1 sourceThe Guardian - Monday afternoon
Fire spread to more than 700 acres with no containment.
1 sourceThe Guardian - Monday afternoon
Mandatory evacuation orders issued for over 20,000 residents.
1 sourceThe Guardian
Potential Impact
- 01
Residents in southern Simi Valley must leave their homes until the fire is contained.
- 02
Fire crews continue water drops and ground operations to protect nearby neighborhoods.
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