Smoke plume rises over Simi Valley as wildfire spreads
Published date: Thu, 21 May 2026 12:41:23 +0700A large smoke plume billowed over Simi Valley as a fast-moving wildfire spread across California.
The Sandy Fire erupted near Simi Valley, around 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles, ripping through the landscape as it was fanned by strong off-season Santa Ana winds.
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California, USA |
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18/05/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP179060 |
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Duration: 00:30 |
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Format: Vertical |
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Rating: News safe |
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