Sandy Fire puts more than 17,000 under evacuation orders near Simi Valley (opens in new tab)

A wind-driven wildfire in the Simi Valley area of Southern California forced evacuation orders for more than 17,000 people as it threatened suburban homes northwest of Los Angeles. CBS News, citing fire officials, said the Sandy Fire grew to 1,698 acres with 5% containment by late Tuesday after it started Monday morning near Sandy Avenue; the Ventura County Fire Department linked its rapid spread to terrain-driven winds and low humidity. The fire destroyed or damaged at least one home, and hu...