The blaze, dubbed the Sandy Fire, was spreading at a fast rate in the 600 block of Sandy Avenue, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. At least 184 acres have burned, according to CalFire.
Fast-moving brush fire erupts in Simi Valley; AIR7 spots 2 homes burning
AIR7 was over the scene as flames crept up dangerously close to homes. At least one home on Trickling Brook Court was seen burning. Fire officials have not provided an exact count of damaged structures.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for several zones in the area.
A temperoary evacuation point was established at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park at 5005 Los Angeles Avenue. A shelter for large animals was opened at the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 E Harbor Boulevard.
The fire broke out as Southern California saw windy conditions, elevating fire danger across the region.
DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.