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Sandy Fire Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in Simi Valley
A wildfire that broke out Monday in Simi Valley has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, with thousands more under warnings as crews work to get the blaze under control.
The Sandy Fire, driven by strong winds, spread rapidly on Monday morning, sending up thick smoke and large flames across Ventura County. According to the Los Angeles Times, at least one home and one other structure burned Monday, with thousands more threatened. As of Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to 1,386 acres and remains at zero percent containment, according to Cal Fire.
The response has been significant. About 500 firefighters are battling the blaze on the ground, supported by fixed-wing air tankers, water-dropping helicopters, and planes dropping fire retardant. As the fire enters its second day, Cal Fire says crews are bracing for another active operational period, patrolling around structures, checking for hotspots, and monitoring fire activity in nearby canyons. Dozers and hand crews are working directly along the fire's edge to build and reinforce containment lines.
Fourteen evacuation orders are in effect across Simi Valley and surrounding zones. Fifteen evacuation warnings stretch into Los Angeles County, covering areas near Woolsey, Lake Manor, and more than a dozen additional zones.
An emergency shelter is open for displaced residents at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, located at 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
By: NBC Palm Springs
May 19, 2026
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