A brush hearth that broke out in northern Simi Valley on Wednesday afternoon was threatening properties amid a sweltering warmth wave that was anticipated to stretch on for a number of extra days.
About 200 firefighters have been battling the Sharp hearth, which was reported at 1:47 p.m. within the hills off of Sharp Highway close to Ditch Highway, stated Andrew Dowd, public info officer with the Ventura County Hearth Division. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor heat-related accidents, he stated.
The hearth, mapped at simply over 75 acres, was spreading at a reasonable fee because it burned by grass and medium to gentle brush, he stated.
Properties alongside Ditch Highway have been ordered to evacuate, and a brief evacuation level was established at Rancho Santa Susana Neighborhood Middle.
Residents have been suggested to examine VC Emergency.com for the newest evacuation info.
