Dramatic video shows devastating speed of SoCal wildfire — and firefighters’ swift response
A wildfire in Ventura County, known as the Sandy Fire, is threatening to spread into LA County. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, which has grown to 1,698 acres with only 15% containment. Evacuation orders are in effect as first responders work to control the situation amidst challenging conditions.
- ▪The Sandy Fire is currently threatening hundreds of homes in Simi Valley.
- ▪Firefighters have received support from helicopter water drops to combat flare-ups.
- ▪As of the latest update, the fire has experienced significant growth due to shifting winds and steep terrain.
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Metro Dramatic video shows devastating speed of SoCal wildfire — and firefighters’ swift response By Ross O'Keefe Published May 20, 2026, 12:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google As firefighters battle a growing Ventura County wildfire that threatens to spread into LA County, first responders are working against the clock to turn the tide against the raging blaze. A video showed a fire flare-up in a parklet between homes on Sequoia Avenue in southeastern Ventura County, but was quickly extinguished Tuesday thanks to the help of firefighters and a helicopter water drop. Whipping wind spread the brush fire to a nearby tree, enveloping it in flames in the video before it was put out, with heavy smoke and ash filling the air.
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