India, May 19 -- In California, authorities have ordered mandatory evacuations as a giant bush fire, known as the Sandy Fire, raged through large swathes of land in Simi Valley. Growing to more than 700 acres,

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Multiple wildfires have ignited in Southern California in recent days, as investigators examine unusual possible ignition sources.

Multiple counties in California have issued evacuation orders and warnings after several new wildfires ignited. This came as fire crews battled the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley. Fire officials said they anticipate strong winds and increased fire activity.

Fire crews in Southern California are working to contain an outbreak of wind-driven wildfires, spreading dangerously close to homes.