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

I felt safe enough to stay. I just wanted to kind of see how bad it was and protect the house at all costs, then evacuate at the last possible minute,” Hoffmaster said.

Firefighters say the direction of the wind has changed, and that’s good for the homes on Rocking Horse Drive. By 6 p.m., the wind was blowing toward the San Fernando Valley.