Sharp Fire in Simi Valley forces evacuations

The Sharp Fire was one of multiple fires to break out in Simi Valley on Wednesday in the midst of a prolonged heatwave in Southern California. The fire grew to around 75 acres in just a few hours.

Cooling centers open as heat advisory issued for SoCal

Temperatures are expected to push into the triple-digit range again Wednesday in parts of the Southland as a heat wave continues building over the region, with hot conditions expected to peak by week's end but continue into early next week.

Heat wave hits SoCal

Heat advisories and fire weather watches are active across Southern California as a massive heat wave threatens triple-digit temperatures across the region.