Evacuations remain in place for fires burning in Ventura and Riverside counties. The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is burning near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear reactor site, raising air quality concerns.
Gusty winds and hot, dry weather are fueling the explosive growth of California wildfires this week, causing thousands to flee their homes and residents to mask up due to poor air quality.
Evacuations remain in place for fires burning in Ventura and Riverside counties. The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is burning near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear reactor site, raising air quality concerns…