The Sandy Fire has spread rapidly to 1386 acres in Ventura County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.

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A fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley has triggered evacuation orders for multiple zones, threatening homes.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Gifford Fire in central California has expanded to become one of the state's largest active wildfires, burning over 72,000 ...

Multiple wildfires are active across Southern California in recent days. Here's the latest on size and containment.

Active wildfire in Placerville with evacuations underway.

A fast-moving brush fire broke out Tuesday morning along the Santa Ana River in Riverside County.

A fast-moving wildfire near Simi Valley continues to spread under gusty winds as firefighters race to increase containment.

A series of active wildfires burning across California have torched more than 22,000 acres combined as firefighters battle dangerous conditions in at least six major blazes stretching from Santa Barbara County to San Diego County. The largest inferno, the ...

California fire coordinators are offering the public a unique look at the aerial battle against the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, which burned at least two structures and forced widespread evacuations on Monday. Cal Fire’s interactive map of the fire ...

Multiple wildfires have ignited in Southern California in recent days, as investigators examine unusual possible ignition sources.

A rapidly spreading brush fire in San Diego's Sorrento Valley grew to 30-40 acres Monday morning, triggering mandatory evacuations for nearby neighborhoods and the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve., US News,