(This story was updated to add new information.)
A fast-spreading fire has consumed more than 800 acres in Southern California as authorities battle other blazes across the state amid wind advisories and red flag warnings on Monday, May 18.
The Sandy Fire is located south of Simi Valley in Ventura County, which borders Los Angeles County. The fire was “spreading dangerously fast” as of a Cal Fire incident update just before 11:30 a.m. May 18. Several hours later, the fire was measured to be 836 acres, Ventura County Fire Department said before 4 p.m. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued in the area…