Southern California, wildfires and Sandy Fire burning
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Sandy fire in Simi Valley grows to nearly 1,700 acres
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A series of active wildfires burning across California have torched more than 22,000 acres combined as firefighters battle dangerous conditions in at least six major blazes stretching from Santa Barbara County to San Diego County.
California fires have triggered evacuation orders and warnings. See latest on size and containment.
The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday, the National Park Service said.
A fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley has triggered evacuation orders for multiple zones, threatening homes.
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Chino Hills grand fire: Check map, evacuation orders in California city; scary videos emerge
A fire dubbed the Grand Fire is burning in Chino Hills, California, on Wednesday prompting an emergency response and people are being asked to stay away.
The Sandy Fire in Ventura County comes as authorities also battle the Burro Fire and Santa Rosa Island Fire. See size, containment and fire maps.
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