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Over 17,000 people have been evacuated from California due to wildfires threatening homes. The fire has destroyed over five square kilometers of vegetation.

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More than 17,000 people have been evacuated from Simi Valley, California, due to rapidly spreading wildfires that threaten homes in the suburbs. The fire broke out Monday morning in Ventura County, located about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Strong winds, with gusts exceeding 30 mph, have intensified the fire, which has destroyed over five square miles of dry vegetation and at least one home by early morning. However, Andrew Dowd, spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department, stated that the situation has improved with changing weather conditions. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect in several neighborhoods in Simi Valley, a city with a population of over 125,000 residents.

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