Sandy Fire Leads to Evacuation Orders in Simi Valley
A fire known as the Sandy Fire has erupted in Simi Valley, California, leading to mandatory evacuation orders. The fire quickly expanded from a small blaze to over 720 acres within hours. Authorities are investigating the cause, which is believed to have started when a tractor struck a rock.
- ▪The Sandy Fire began just before 11 a.m. and had grown to 720 acres by 2 p.m.
- ▪Mandatory evacuations were ordered for 23,825 people, with an additional 13,115 under warnings.
- ▪The fire is believed to have started when a tractor struck a rock, igniting the brush.
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Sandy Fire Leads to Evacuation Orders in Simi Valley John Sexton 9:20 PM | May 18, 2026 AP Photo/ Christian Monterrosa A new fire broke out in Simi Valley, California which is northwest of Los Angeles. The fire quickly went from a small fire to one that covered hundreds of acres. Mandatory evacuations were ordered this afternoon. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); The fire in Simi Valley, Calif., about 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, began just before 11 a.m.
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