Sandy Fire forces evacuations

A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, California, has burned more than 720 acres and forced the mandatory evacuation of approximately 20,000 residents.

High winds have fueled the 'Sandy Fire,' which has already damaged at least one home and continues to threaten suburban neighborhoods northwest of Los Angeles.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze with the support of water-dropping helicopters as officials warn of critical fire risks across the region.

The fire is burning in an area still carrying scars from the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire, heightening anxiety among local communities.