A fast-growing brush fire in Simi Valley, California, northwest of Los Angeles, has expanded over 720 acres Monday with 0% containment as of 2 p.m., Cal Fire reported.
The fire is ”spreading dangerously fast and threatens structures as well as infrastructure,” authorities said.
Simi Valley police told Eyewitness News that someone called the department to report they struck a rock while clearing brush with a tractor, which ignited a fire. Police have not confirmed this was the cause, but said it may be a possibility.
It is believed that high wind is contributing to the rapid spread of the blaze, with gusts up to 19 mph. Winds are continually weakening as the evening goes on…