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SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) — A fast-moving brush fire broke out near homes in Simi Valley Monday morning, forcing residents to evacuate the area as some homes caught fire.
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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.
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AIR7 was over the scene as flames crept up dangerously close to homes. At least two were seen burning, but fire officials have not provided an exact count.
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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.