Winds that drove a fast-moving brush fire across Southern California’s Simi Valley eased overnight, slowing the blaze’s spread, but dangerous conditions persist as hundreds of firefighters tackle the flames.
Fire activity decreased significantly overnight due to calmer winds along with higher humidities, according to an update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. There are 750 firefighters working to build containment lines around the blaze, while helicopters drop water on hotspots, it added.
Lighter winds are expected on Tuesday, but critical fire conditions are still possible due to gusty Santa Anas, low humidity and ...