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500 firefighters battling Sandy Fire in California's Simi Valley

A massive brush fire burning in Simi Valley, California, has prompted mandatory evacuations and burned at least 720 acres as of Monday evening. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.

Published May 19, 2026, 1:00 AM

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500 firefighters battling Sandy Fire in California's Simi Valley

A massive brush fire burning in Simi Valley, California, has prompted mandatory evacuations and burned at least 720 acres as of Monday evening. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.

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500 firefighters battling Sandy Fire in California's Simi Valley

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