Sandy Fire explodes to nearly 2,500 acres, spreads toward L.A. County

Officials say the fast-moving, wind-driven Sandy fire has exploded to nearly 2,500 acres as it moves east and threatens communities communities in Simi Valley, Bell Canyon and Box Canyon in Los Angeles County. The fire, which broke out around 10:50 a.m., originated in the 600 block of Sandy Avenue and is now estimated at 2,400 [...]