The wind-driven Sandy fire in Simi Valley has burned nearly 1,400 acres, fueled by dry brush along hillsides. Fire growth stalled overnight, and evacuation warnings in Ventura County are lifting. Federal aid has been secured to reimburse 75% of suppression costs. Firefighting efforts include aerial operations, including fire retardant drops in Runkle Canyon and water drops near Rocking Horse Drive, supported by a Chinook helicopter. Residents continue to monitor conditions, including views of Runkle Canyon from nearby streets. Fire suppression also includes ground actions such as residents and firefighters using hoses and trekking through charred areas.
"The wind-driven Sandy fire in Simi Valley, fueled by dry brush along hillsides, has scorched nearly 1,400 acres. Sandy fire growth stalls overnight, evacuation warnings are lifting in Ventura County. Gov. Gavin Newsom secures federal aid to reimburse 75% of suppression costs."
"Aerial assets make fire retardant drops in Runkle Canyon. A Chinook helicopter makes a water drop near Rocking Horse Drive. Residents look over Runkle Canyon from Redwood Grove Court. Simi Valley resident Connor Richter keeps an eye on the Sandy fire as a helicopter makes a water drop."
"Barton Richter hoses down his backyard on Rocking Horse Drive. A Chinook helicopter makes a water drop near Rocking Horse Drive. A lone firefighter treks on charred land."
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