00:00A fast-moving wildfire has exploded across Southern California,
00:04forcing evacuations in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks,
00:07and burning at least 184 acres in under 24 hours.
00:11The Sandy Fire erupted Monday in Los Angeles County
00:14and spread rapidly through dry brush,
00:17fueled by warm, low-humidity conditions.
00:20A dangerous combination that fire officials say
00:23is becoming the new normal for Southern California.
00:26Evacuation orders and warnings are now in effect for thousands of residents.
00:31Schools in the area have been closed.
00:34CAL FIRE and Los Angeles County firefighters
00:36are battling the blaze from the air and ground.
00:39But containment remains low.
00:41This fire is happening just months after the devastating January 2025 L.A. fires.
00:46The fires killed dozens and destroyed thousands of structures.
00:51Residents in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
00:53are being urged to leave immediately if under an evacuation order.
00:57Do not wait.
00:59With winds picking up this afternoon,
01:01the fire could double in size within hours.
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