More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Firefighters battled the blaze with aircraft and ground crews as winds eased, while officials said more than 17,000 people remained under evacuation orders.
- More than 17,000 people in Southern California were under evacuation orders due to the wind-driven Sandy Fire near Simi Valley, which burned over two square miles and destroyed at least one home by Tuesday morning.
- The Sandy Fire's spread was initially driven by gusts over 30 mph but slowed overnight with calmer winds, allowing firefighters to increase containment to 5% by early Tuesday.
- A separate human-caused wildfire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park burned over 16,000 acres, destroyed historic buildings, forced evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees, and remained uncontained as of Tuesday morning.
- This fire threatens unique ecosystems including rare Torrey pine trees and other endemic wildlife, while firefighters use Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics to protect the island's natural and cultural resources.
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California wildfires threaten homes northwest of L.A.
Multiple counties in California have issued evacuation orders and warnings after several new wildfires ignited. This came as fire crews battled the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley. Fire officials said they anticipate strong winds and increased fire activity.
Some congregants evacuated due to wildfire, Southern California synagogue rabbi says
As the Sandy Fire continues into its third day in Simi Valley, Calif., some congregants at Congregation B’nai Emet, a Reform synagogue in the city, have been forced to evacuate, the synagogue’s rabbi told JNS on Wednesday.The wildfire started on Monday and is currently 15% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.“Some congregants are near the evacuation zone and are prepared if they need to evacuate,” Ra…
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