Sandy Fire scorches 1,698 acres in Simi Valley, thousands evacuated

On 2026-05-20, the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, California burned 1,698 acres and was 5% contained, according to Cal Fire and local emergency officials. The wildfire prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in Ventura County, with warnings extending into Los Angeles County, and smoke affected regional air quality. No injuries were reported in official updates.