Sandy Fire crews brace for increasing wind as blaze remains uncontained
The Sandy Fire in Ventura County remains uncontained as firefighters prepare for increasing winds that could exacerbate the situation. Currently, the fire has spread to approximately 1,385 acres, with evacuation orders issued for several areas. Despite the challenges, officials remain optimistic about controlling the blaze with the help of federal assistance from FEMA.
- ▪The Sandy Fire has burned about 1,385 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday morning.
- ▪Evacuation orders are in place for portions of Simi Valley, Bell Canyon, and Santa Susana.
- ▪750 firefighters are actively working to control the fire, and officials report significant progress despite the containment status.
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Metro Sandy Fire crews brace for increasing wind as blaze remains uncontained By Ross O'Keefe Published May 19, 2026, 11:18 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Sandy Fire continued to burn in Ventura County Tuesday, with worries that heightened winds could spread the blaze farther. Cal Fire gave an update at 6 a.m. Tuesday, saying firefighters had made “significant progress” with “very little” fire growth overnight. “Helicopters were able to conduct water dropping operations throughout the night, taking advantage of the more favorable weather conditions and cooler temperatures,” the update said. 5 The fire has spread to about 1,385 acres in size, with containment at 0% as of Monday night.
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