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Evacuations underway as wildfire burns in California's Simi Valley

A fast-moving wildfire about 40 miles north of Los Angeles forced evacuations Monday. Matt Gutman has more.

Published May 19, 2026, 12:15 AM

Updated May 19, 2026, 12:35 AM3.0K

Evacuations underway as wildfire burns in California's Simi Valley

A fast-moving wildfire about 40 miles north of Los Angeles forced evacuations Monday. Matt Gutman has more.

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Evacuations underway as wildfire burns in California's Simi Valley

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