Lighter winds expected Tuesday as crews battle 1,386 acre Sandy Fire
More than 17,000 people were under evacuation orders as the wind-driven blaze burned over 1,300 acres and remained 5% contained, officials said.
- The Sandy Fire reached 1,385 acres and 5% containment on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, forcing evacuation orders for more than 17,000 residents across Ventura County and Los Angeles County.
- Igniting Monday, May 18, 2026, near Sandy Avenue, the fire quickly escalated through dry brush under strong winds, which officials describe as human-caused and under investigation.
- More than 750 firefighters are battling the blaze with aerial support, as Ventura County Fire Department Public Information Officer Andrew Dowd explained, "Firefighters took advantage of cooler weather last night and lower winds to make gains on this fire."
- Authorities established a temporary evacuation point at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, while the Simi Valley Unified School District canceled all classes and activities, and officials confirmed the flames destroyed at least one home.
- The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a wildfire smoke advisory through Tuesday evening, while the area previously faced the 2018 Woolsey Fire; officials warn similar gusty conditions could accelerate future fire growth.
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Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the wind-driven fire in the Simi Valley area as at least one home is destroyed More than 17,000 people were under evacuation orders in southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes. The wind-driven Sandy fire was reported Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 [...]
LAFD Sends Resources to Area Near Sandy Fire in Simi Valley
The Los Angeles Fire Department continued to provide mutual aid Tuesday to firefighters contending with the Sandy Fire across the L.A.-Ventura county line. The blaze broke out around 10:15 a.m. Monday near the 600 block of Sandy Drive in Simi Valley, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. The LAFD advised residents that smoke from the fire would become visible again in the San Fernando Valley, east of the fire zone, on Tuesday. Accordi…
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