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Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California
NewsFeedVideo shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California’s Simi Valley. The Sandy Fire has scorched more than 526 hectares (1,300 acres) and damaged at least one home. Thousands are under evacuation orders and warnings.Published On 19 May 2026
Fast-growing brush fire in Southern California threatens homes ...
9 hours ago ... Water- dropping helicopters were still flying. First responders pleaded with residents to evacuate. Deputies made contact with 14,000 people to urge them to ...
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Burns 184 Acres as Evacuation Orders Expand
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has burned 184 acres, damaged structures and triggered evacuation orders across several nearby zones, turning a fast-moving Ventura County brush fire into a major Southern California emergency. The fire broke out Monday in the 600 block of Sandy Avenue and spread quickly through dry terrain as smoke rose above neighborhoods northwest of Los Angeles.
Sandy Fire forces evacuations in Simi Valley - NBC Los Angeles
The fire was reported in the area of Sandy Drive, where at least one home burned and flames threatened more buildings in the area at the base of a brush-covered hillside.
