Simi Valley fire: Sandy Fire burns at least 1 home, scorches more than 1,300 acres; see evacuation map, live updates

Eyewitness News.

Thousands of residents are under evacuation orders, but not everyone is willing to leave.

The part of Simi Valley impacted is a big equestrian community, with stables in most backyards.

Alex Hoffmaster sped home from work to evacuate his two horses but decided to stick around to keep an eye on the fire.

“This was an evacuation area, but continue reading …