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Flames from the Sandy Fire dance along a hillside near Simi Valley on May 18, 2026.
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Updates: The latest on the Sandy Fire burning in Simi Valley
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Containment is now at 90% for the 2,183-acre Sandy Fire. All evacuation orders have been lifted.
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