Vegetation fire threatens homes in Ventura County

Fast-spreading vegetation fire prompted evacuation alerts after fire destroyed a home and threatened hundreds more in southern Simi Valley on Monday in Ventura County.

The Sandy Fire was reported at approximately 10:50 a.m. after originating in the 600 block of Sandy Avenue. By 7:00 p.m., the fire had spread to at least 1,364 acres, with 0% containment.

At least 500 firefighters battle flames in Simi Valleyincluding teams from Ventura and Los Angeles counties, as well as Cal Fireplace.

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The teams work to protect the structures, including water drop from the airas well as coordinating with resources in the field to attempt to establish containment lines in and around the fire before it reaches denser vegetation in Simi Hills.

The efforts of the firefighters were achieving, around 1:00 pm, divert the fire’s advance away from residential areas of Simi Valley towards uninhabited bushland areas.

Until this Monday afternoon, Emergency services had reported no injured residents or firefighters. because of the Sandy fire.

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At least two structures, including a home, as well as several vehicleshad been hit by flames in the area of ​​Trickling Brook Court docket, near Rambling Avenue.

Evacuation orders in force

Evacuation orders issued for some areas of Simi Valleywhile evacuation warnings were extended to the Thousand Oaks area.

Evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas:

• Simi Valley 32
• Simi Valley 33
• Simi Valley 34
• Simi Valley 35

Evacuation notices They include the following areas:

• Simi Valley 31
• TOAKS 6
• TOAKS 7

To know the updated evacuation orders and warningsyou can check this link.

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Andrew Dowd, of the Ventura County Fire Department, said that the most important thing that residents of the area can do is obey evacuation orders and warnings from authorities.

“Have a plan in advance of a fire so that they know what to do when they need to evacuate and, When the evacuation order is given, comply with it“the firefighter advised.

Evacuated residents may find temporary shelter at Rancho Santa Susana Neighborhood Park, at 5005 Los Angeles Avenue. For small animal shelter, it is offered at Simi Valley Animal Shelter, at 670 Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.

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Prior warning due to fire risk

Since the weekend, the National Weather Service has warned about the risk of vegetation fires due to strong winds and low humidity.

When the Sandy Fire started, A high wind warning was in effect for the Santa Susana Mountainswhich border Simi Valley. The notice expired at 3:00 p.m.

Meteorologists assured that the intensity of the Santa Ana winds has decreased since the fire started.

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Around 2:00 pm, winds in Simi Valley remained at a constant 11 miles per hour (17.7 km/h)with gusts of up to 19 miles per hour (30.5 km/h). The relative humidity is low, 15%, with a temperature of 80°F (26.6°C).

An investigation was underway at the scene of the fire on Sandy Avenue. to determine what could have caused the fire.

Some neighbors said having seen a tractor clearing the area in the middle of the wind before the fire started. It is unknown if it was the cause of the flames.

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Authorities activated the line 805-465-6650 to provide information on evacuations and shelters in Ventura County.

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