Evacuation orders issued for brush fire threatening homes in Simi Valley

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Evacuation orders have been issued for a brush fire near homes that has grown to more than 100 acres in Simi Valley.

Thursday, July 4, 2024 1:30AM

Large plumes of smoke billowed over the surrounding area as the blaze quickly grew to more than 40 acres in less than two hours. The fire, named the Sharp Fire, was estimated at 133 acres as of around 5:40 p.m. "Engine companies are hiking in thousands of feet of hose to extend attack lines, while hand crews are building containment lines with hand tools. Bulldozers are also being used to construct containment lines," the fire department said on X.

 

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