Sandy Fire in Southern California’s Simi Valley grows to more than 1,300 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations

right on target.”

Other neighbors sprang into action to help one another as they evacuated. Some had to leave with horses and other pets in tow.

“It’s a very tight-knit street, it’s a very tight-knit community,” said Kady Doody.

Evacuation orders and warnings

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