Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area
The Sandy Fire has rapidly burned 184 acres in Southern California, prompting evacuation orders in the Simi Valley area. The fire began around 10:50 a.m. and is threatening nearby structures. Fire officials have established a temporary evacuation point at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park.
- ▪The Sandy Fire broke out in Ventura County, California, on Monday morning.
- ▪Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.
- ▪Air tankers and mutual aid have been requested to assist in battling the fire.
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Los Angeles Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area Ventura County Fire Department says the blaze broke out around 10:50 this morning and is threatening nearby structures By Louis Casiano Fox News Published May 18, 2026 3:01pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sandy Fire burns in Southern California, evacuations ordered The fire broke out Monday morning and has burned nearly 200 acres, authorities said. (Reagan Schroeder/Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Evacuation orders have been issued as a fast-moving brush fire burned in Southern California on Monday.
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