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    Easy Fire forces thousands to evacuate

    Thousands of residents in and around Simi Valley were forced to flee their homes after the Easy Fire sparked early Wednesday morning. So far, the fire is not contained, and it threatens the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Oct 30, 2019 • 24m Listen

    Thousands of residents in and around Simi Valley were forced to flee their homes after the Easy Fire sparked early Wednesday morning. So far, the fire is not contained, and it threatens the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Easy Fire threatens Ronald Reagan Museum

      A wildfire in Simi Valley sparked Wednesday morning. It has burned more than 1,300 acres and forced approximately 26,000 people to flee their homes.

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      10 min
    2. 9:36

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    3. 19:05

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Radio producer

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      Caleigh Wells

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      Easy Fire threatens Ronald Reagan Museum

    2. 9:369 min

      East LA Classic: more than a high school football rivalry

    3. 19:056 min

      At MOCA open house, chocolate and a broken piano

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