The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.

A brush fire dubbed the Sandy Fire, burning in the Simi Valley area, has grown to more than 2,100 acres on Wednesday as crews continue to battle flames. The fire ignited near Sandy Avenue shortly ...

A fast-moving brush fire prompted officials to issue evacuation orders in Southern California on Monday. The Sandy Fire broke out around 10:50 a.m., according to the Ventura County Fire Department.

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(This story has been updated to include the latest details about the Sandy Fire and Santa Rosa Island Fire.) The Sandy Fire, which ignited in Simi Valley the morning of May 18, has burned through ...