Wildfire Crews Race to Keep Fierce California Blaze From Former Nuclear Reactor Site

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By By Steven Rodas, Nina DietzMay 19, 2026, 9:10 pm118 ptsTrending
Shifting winds placed a former nuclear reactor and rocket testing site in the path of the growing Sandy Fire. The region’s first major blaze of the season raised alarm from families aware of the site’s history and spotty cleanup. By Steven Rodas, Nina Dietz WEST HILLS, Calif.—Her gray SUV packed and a…

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