SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- The Sandy Fire continues to burn in Simi Valley, which has scorched more than 2,100 acres and destroyed at least one home.
More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders. The fire is 22% contained, and the cause is under investigation.
The wind-driven Sandy Fire erupted on Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
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The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Details on Evacuation orders and warnings here.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
Meanwhile, a temporary evacuation point is open at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, located at 5005 Los Angeles Avenue. A large animal shelter is open at Ventura County Fairgrounds, located at 10 E Harbor Blvd.
A small animal shelter is open at the Simi Valley Animal Shelter, located at 670 W Los Angeles Ave.
Firefighters worked through the night to get control over the Sandy Fire burning in Simi Valley, and it is now 5% contained.
It has burned nearly 1,4000 acres. Crews have made progress against the flames, but sweeping evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.
More winds are expected across the region Tuesday as the Sandy Fire continues to smolder in the Simi Valley area, keeping elevated fire danger in the mix.
The light Santa Ana winds out of the northeast will stick around for the next few hours, with gusts up to 20 mph possible. They are expected to shift in direction later this afternoon but temperatures will be warming up.
Here's the latest forecast for the area as the firefight continues.
The fire calmed down overnight, but conditions could change as winds are expected to pick up Tuesday morning.
Overnight, firefighters target hot spots with water drops as they to build containment lines. Calmer winds and increased humidity levels has dampened the fire activity, but crews are still monitoring shifting winds.
Meanwhile, smoke from the smoldering fire is raising air quality concerns. The South Coast Air Quality Management District says the air quality may reach unhealthy levels in places like Calabasas, Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
The wind-fueled Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has burned 1,386 acres, making it the third largest wildfire in California so far this season.
It follows only the Santa Rosa Island and River fires in San Barbara and Kern counties. The destructive blaze adds to a grim statewide total.
Across California this year, crews have already battled more than 1,400 wildfires that have scorched over 32,000 acres and destroyed seven structures.
The Sandy Fire remains 0% contained.
