Sandy Fire in Southern California’s Simi Valley grows to more than 1,300 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations

to neighbors near where a home was destroyed on Trickling Brook Court. They said the family who lived there had been there for decades. Many thanked firefighters for their quick response.

“The first responders, they were here, they did the magic that they do,” said Don Sullivan. “They’ve been doing a great job. I’ve been watching the drops; they are continue reading …