Andrew Dowd
Coverage of Andrew Dowd in the Nexus archive.
- More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
A wildfire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders for over 17,000 people as it threatens suburban homes in Simi Valley. The fire has consumed more than two square miles of dry brush and destroyed at least one home. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, aided by calmer winds overnight.
- Hiker airlifted after terrifying rattlesnake bite on remote trail as incidents surge in area
A hiker was airlifted to Los Robles Regional Medical Center after being bitten by a rattlesnake on Long Canyon Trail in Simi Valley, marking the seventh such incident in Ventura County this month. The surge in snake activity, linked to recent heat, has prompted warnings from emergency officials, including Ventura County Fire Department's Andrew Dowd, who emphasized the need for hikers to wear protective clothing and avoid off-trail areas.