<br /> <p>More than 200 homes</a> were evacuated due to the Sand Fire which began on the northbound side of the 14 Freeway near Sand Canyon Road on July 22. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed</a> that eight fixed-wing aircraft and five helicopters are being used to fight the 11,000 acre fire</a>, and that they were expecting more aircraft to help in their efforts on July 23.</p><p>The Los Angeles Fire Department said</a> that a five-year drought in the area has contributed to the severity of the fire, and that the fire has increased to 11,000 acres overnight.</p><br /><p>This video shows a timelapse of the fire spreading on the night of July 22 and morning of July 23. Credit: YouTube/Brian Eikenberry</p><br />
