Crews are battling a brush fire that was seen burning several structures in Riverside County on Tuesday, prompting evacuations.

There are currently seven wildfires burning around Southern California, some of which are threatening homes and prompting evacuations.

Lighter winds and cooler temperatures allowed firefighters to slow the growth of a fire in Simi Valley that forced tens of thousands of residents out of their homes, firefighting officials said.

Approximately 500 firefighters are assigned to battle the blaze, and firefighting aircraft are continuing to douse flames with retardant and water to support crews on the ground.