The spread of a brush fire in Southern California’s Simi Valley has slowed after winds fanning the flames eased, with hundreds of firefighters working through the night to contain the blaze.
Fire activity has decreased significantly due to calmer winds along with higher humidities, according to an update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. There are 750 firefighters working to build containment lines, while helicopters drop water on hotspots, it added.
The fast-moving Sandy Fire nearly doubled in size over a two hour period early on Monday evening, but is currently holding at ...
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