Updated: May 18, 2026, at 3:52 p.m.
Ventura County firefighters are on the scene of a fast-moving small brush fire burning on the south side of Simi Valley.
The fire started near Sequoia and Sandy Avenues on Monday morning. It's being whipped by gusty winds, which are pushing the fire away from neighborhoods. One home has been reported destroyed, and the fire is still threatening some homes.
Sandy Fire, by the numbers
- Size: 836 acres
- Containment: 0%
- Firefighters: 200+
- Air support: Four helicopters, three air tankers
- Evacuation orders: Simi Valley Zones 32, 33, 34, and 35
- Pre-Evacuation warnings: Meier Canyon Zone 01, Simi Valley Zone 31, and Thousand Oaks Zones 6 and 7
View the detailed map of current evacuation areas.
Crestview Elementary and Mountain View Elementary schools have been evacuated to Simi Valley High School.
A temporary evacuation point has been established at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.
Evacuation centers for small animals have been set up at the Simi Valley Animal Shelter at 670 W Los Angeles Avenue, and the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. Livestock can be taken to the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 E Harbor Blvd. in Ventura.
VC Alert has enabled its information hotline, which is at 805-465-6650.
KCLU will provide the latest fire updates on-air and online throughout the day.
Sandy Fire photos
