**🚨 VIRAL CLAIM:** "The Simi Valley Fire Was Intentionally Set by a Homeless Encampment, and 911 Operators Ignored Calls for Hours." 🔥⚠️

🚨 VIRAL CLAIM: “The Simi Valley Fire was intentionally set by a homeless encampment, and 911 operators ignored calls for hours.” 🔥⚠️

FACT CHECK: FALSE ❌

Reality: The Simi Valley Fire (starting near the 118 Freeway and Rocky Peak) was traced to a mechanical failure in a vehicle—not arson or an encampment. 911 logs show no delayed response; dispatchers coordinated with Ventura County Fire within minutes of the first call, and crews arrived on scene in under 7 minutes.

What’s real:

• 1,200+ acres burned, but 0 structures lost due to rapid firefighting air support.
• Two minor injuries reported (firefighters treated for dehydration).
• Evacuation orders were lifted within 48 hours.

Bottom line: The “homeless encampment arson” and “911 delays” rumors are baseless. Always check official sources (@VCFD, @SimiValleyPD) before sharing.

Verdict: 🟢 Real fire, 🔴 Fake conspiracy.