Simi Valley Brush Fire Burns Structures & Triggers Evacuations

UPDATE 1:55 PM: The Sandy Fire brush fire in Simi Valley, California, has now expanded to over 500 acres, according to local media reports. Over 200 firefighters are on the scene, “being supported by three air tankers and six helicopters conducting aggressive aerial suppression operations in coordination with ground crews,” the Ventura County Fire Department says.

PREVIOUSLY: A brush fire in Simi Valley, California, known as the “Sandy Fire,” has burned structures and prompted evacuation orders for residents in the area.

The fire, which broke out around 10:50 a.m. (local time), has spread to over 180 acres and, as of the latest KTLA reporting, is 0% contained.

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