Several fires have sparked amid warm weather and Santa Ana wind conditions. One in Simi Valley has led to multiple evacuations.
A fire on Santa Rosa Island has been burning since May 15, 2015. The island is seen here in 1997. This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist.
If you find value in independent local reporting, Several fires are burning across Southern California, with some destroying structures, threatening homes and charring pristine landscapes. Warm weather and Santa Ana wind conditions have hampered firefighting efforts and are expected to continue through Wednesday this week. The National Weather Service forecasts cooler weather and"May gray" through the weekend. The fire is burning in Channel Island National Park territory.
Firefighters traveled by boat with their equipment to get to the island, according to news reports. The island is home to rare and endangered plants and animals. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.
CalFire reported about 2:40 p.m. Tuesday that lessening winds allowed"firefighters to take full advantage of improved weather to strengthen containment lines and continue aggressive suppression efforts. Crews remain actively engaged both on the ground and in the air to gain additional containment and keep the fire within its current perimeter.
"The fire started Monday in the southern part of Simi Valley. It eventually spread eastward toward L.A. County communities in the San Fernando Valley, but overnight conditions were favorable to firefighters, CalFire said. Several communities were underHuntington Beach’s MAGA majority showed signs of fracturing over recent allegations of self-dealing.
Some say the problem is pervasive. Want to experience the cockpit of a Boeing 747? LA museum expansion prepares to make it happen The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is built around a towering centerpiece: space shuttle Endeavour in its 20-story vertical launch position. The fire was first reported around noon Tuesday, according to CalFire, near Jurupa Valley .
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