Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver 17,000 people in Southern California are under evacuation orders due to the wind-driven Sandy Fire, which was reported on Monday in the hills above Simi Valley.The blaze had consumed over two square miles of dry brush and destroyed at least one home by Tuesday morning. 750 firefighters, supported by night-flying water-dropping helicopters, have been deployed to combat the blaze. Despite overnight winds initially aiding efforts , the fire remains at zero containment as of Tuesday evening.California Governor Gavin Newsom has mobilised resources to support Ventura County communities, urging residents to follow guidance from local officials. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities looking into a resident's report of accidentally hitting a rock with a tractor. In fullSandy Fire: 17,000 forced to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California townThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Everything you need to know as the Sandy Fire spreads
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver 17,000 people in Southern California are under evacuation orders due to the wind-driven Sandy Fire, which was reported on Monday in the hills above Simi Valley.The blaze had consumed over two square miles of dry brush and destroyed at least one home by Tuesday morning. 750 firefighters, supported by night-flying water-dropping helicopters, have been deployed to combat the blaze. Despite overnight winds initially aiding efforts , the fire remains at zero containment as of Tuesday evening.California Governor Gavin Newsom has mobilised resources to support Ventura County communities, urging residents to follow guidance from local officials. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities looking into a resident's report of accidentally hitting a rock with a tractor. In fullSandy Fire: 17,000 forced to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California townThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
