Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders
A fast-growing brush fire in Simi Valley, southern California, has led to evacuation orders and damage to at least one home. The fire, reported on Monday morning, quickly spread to over 180 acres, prompting a response from local fire crews and aerial support. Residents in the southern part of the city were ordered to evacuate as officials worked to contain the blaze amid strong winds.
- ▪The fire ignited just after 10am in Simi Valley, located about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles.
- ▪Aerial footage showed at least one home burning as the fire spread to over 180 acres by noon.
- ▪Evacuation orders were issued for residents in the southern part of Simi Valley due to the advancing flames.
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Smoke from the fire billows over Simi Valley in southern California on Monday. Photograph: Daniel Cole/ReutersView image in fullscreenSmoke from the fire billows over Simi Valley in southern California on Monday. Photograph: Daniel Cole/ReutersCaliforniaFast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation ordersFire reported in Simi Valley, north-west of Los Angeles, on Monday as footage shows at least one home burning Associated PressMon 18 May 2026 16.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA fast-growing brush fire ignited on Monday morning in southern California, prompting evacuation orders and damaging at least one home.The fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles.The blaze had spread to over 180…
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