Monday, May 18, 2026 6:39PM
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. () — A fast-moving brush fire broke out near homes in Simi Valley Monday morning, forcing residents to evacuate the area as at least one home burned.
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.
A brush fire broke out near homes in Simi Valley Monday morning, forcing residents to evacuate the area as some homes caught fire.
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.
The fire broke out as
DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.
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