Sandy Fire

Sandy Fire is 75% contained with 147 firefighters assigned. 

This Memorial Day weekend, while many gather with family and friends, approximately 150 firefighters remain assigned to the Sandy Fire, which is now 75% contained.

These photos highlight this morning’s operational briefing near the end of Sequoia Ave., in Simi Valley CA, where firefighters continue working diligently to fully extinguish the fire and continue suppression repair efforts to help return the land as closely as possible to pre-fire conditions.

Firefighters are utilizing infrared drone technology to identify underground hotspots hidden beneath the surface. Hand crews then hike into rugged terrain using shovels, picks, and hose lines to dig down to the heat sources, cool them, and ensure they are fully extinguished.

This work is physically demanding and often takes place in steep, remote terrain. We are grateful for the continued dedication and sacrifice of the firefighters, dispatchers, aviation personnel, law enforcement officers, public works crews, and support staff spending their Memorial Day weekend protecting our communities.

As we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country, we also thank the men and women continuing to serve our communities here at home.

Currently there are no reported changes to acreage or containment.

The fire is now 75% contained.

For more information on road closures, visit Ventura County Public Works Agency

Containment is 71%.

The Sandy Fire is now 71% contained. 

Evacuation Warnings have been updated for the Sandy Fire.

Earlier today, an infrared drone mission flew over the Sandy Fire and identified remaining hotspots within the fire perimeter. Firefighters were then deployed on targeted “search and destroy” missions to locate, dig out, and fully extinguish pockets of heat that remained in rugged terrain.

The video shows firefighters using hand tools to uncover hotspots and hose lines to extinguish remaining heat within the fire area.

Crews continue working throughout the fire area to strengthen and improve containment lines while conducting extensive mop-up operations.

The latest Sandy Fire Operational Briefing is now available at the link above. This update includes a briefing to firefighters discussing today's current and expected fire conditions, where firefighters will be working, available firefighting aircraft and efforts underway to protect our communities. Please stay informed, follow evacuation and safety guidance from local officials, and avoid restricted areas while crews continue firefighting operations.

Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been updated for the Sandy Fire.

Minimal fire activity continues to be observed throughout the fire as crews continue to make steady progress around the incident. Firefighters remain focused on strengthening and improving containment lines while conducting mop up operations to locate and extinguish any remaining pockets of heat within the fire area.

The latest Sandy Fire Operational Briefing is now available at the link above. This update includes a briefing to firefighters discussing today's current and expected fire conditions, where firefighters will be working, available firefighting aircraft and efforts underway to protect our communities. Please stay informed, follow evacuation and safety guidance from local officials, and avoid restricted areas while crews continue firefighting operations.

Firefighters made good progress overnight with very minimal fire activity reported across the incident. Crews will continue working today to build and strengthen containment lines.

Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been updated for the Sandy Fire. 

The latest Sandy Fire Operational Briefing is now available at the link above. This update includes a briefing to firefighters discussing today's current and expected fire conditions, where firefighters will be working, available firefighting aircraft and efforts underway to protect our communities. Please stay informed, follow evacuation and safety guidance from local officials, and avoid restricted areas while crews continue firefighting operations.

The Sandy Fire is now 30% contained. 

Due to the Sandy Fire’s proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory area, air quality monitoring is being conducted around the fire perimeter. Monitoring equipment has been proactively deployed to establish background air quality readings and to help assess conditions should the fire advance further into the area. At this time, the fire has not crossed into the Field Laboratory property.

Air monitoring information helps incident personnel and public health officials evaluate smoke and air conditions and provide timely updates to the community.

Residents can monitor current smoke and air quality conditions using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.

Firefighters continue to make strong progress on the fire by utilizing direct suppression tactics to strengthen containment lines and increase overall containment of the incident. Interior pockets of unburned vegetation within the fire perimeter continue to burn out and produce visible smoke.

Despite continued warm temperatures and gusty winds, overall fire activity remains minimal at this time. Steep terrain and challenging weather conditions continue to create difficult working conditions for firefighters as crews remain actively engaged in suppression efforts both on the ground and in the air.

The Sandy Fire is 15% contained. 

The latest Sandy Fire Operational Briefing is now available at the link above. This update includes a briefing to firefighters discussing today's current and expected fire conditions, where firefighters will be working, available firefighting aircraft and efforts underway to protect our communities. Please stay informed, follow evacuation and safety guidance from local officials, and avoid restricted areas while crews continue firefighting operations.

Fire activity remained active overnight with uphill runs especially in steep terrain, influenced by wind and topography. Firefighters continue structure protection, patrol, and containment efforts in threatened areas.

Firefighters will continue to fight the fire overnight from the air and the ground, taking full advantage of the cooler temperatures and higher humidities. 

The latest Sandy Fire Operational Briefing is now available at the link above. This update includes a briefing to firefighters discussing today's current and expected fire conditions, where firefighters will be working, available firefighting aircraft and efforts underway to protect our communities. Please stay informed, follow evacuation and safety guidance from local officials, and avoid restricted areas while crews continue firefighting operations.

The fire experienced significant growth today due to shifting winds, steep terrain, and canyon driven fire behavior. Firefighters were successful in protecting threatened structures. Structure protection continues to remain a top priority as crews aggressively work to suppress the fire.

Changes have been made to evacuation orders and warnings. Please review the latest updates and stay alert for additional information.

Firefighters are actively engaged in structure protection operations in the areas of Redwood Grove Court and Sequoia Avenue. Numerous resources remain strategically positioned throughout the area to help protect threatened structures. Firefighting aircraft continue to fight the fire from above.

The Sandy Fire is now 1,698 acres. 

Visit Ventura County Emergency Information for updated emergency and related information pretaining to the Sandy Fire. 

Fire activity has decreased significantly due to lighter wind conditions, allowing firefighters to take full advantage of improved weather to strengthen containment lines and continue aggressive suppression efforts. Crews remain actively engaged both on the ground and in the air to gain additional containment and keep the fire within its current perimeter.

A forecasted wind shift remains a concern, and firefighters will continue to monitor conditions closely and remain strategically positioned to respond to any changes in fire behavior.

The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke due to unburned areas within the interior of the fire footprint now becoming actively involved. At this time, no additional evacuation orders or warnings have been issued. Residents are encouraged to remain alert, stay informed on current conditions, and monitor official sources for updates.

Fire activity has increased as anticipated due to rising temperatures and strengthening winds. Currently, the fire is actively burning in the southeastern section of the incident. Firefighters are actively engaged in suppressing the fire both on the ground and in the air with firefighting aircraft.

Residents are encouraged to remain aware of changing conditions and follow all evacuation information.

The fire continues to remain within its existing footprint, with firefighters monitoring and addressing areas of residual heat along the southeastern flank. Crews remain engaged to ensure hotspots do not flare up.

The latest Sandy Fire Operational Briefing is now available at the link above. This update includes a briefing to firefighters discussing today's current and expected fire conditions, where firefighters will be working, available firefighting aircraft and efforts underway to protect our communities. Please stay informed, follow evacuation and safety guidance from local officials, and avoid restricted areas while crews continue firefighting operations.

The Sandy Fire is now 5% contained.

The Sandy Fire is now 836 acres with 0% containment.

500 firefighters on scene for the Sandy Fire. 

The Sandy Fire is now 720 acres with 0% containment. 

Additional evacuation information added to include:

Crestview Elementary and Mountain View Elementary school evacuation update. 

Ventura County firefighters are on scene of the Sandy Fire south of Simi Valley. The fire is approximately 184 acres, with 200 firefighters assigned. Firefighters are being supported by three air tankers and six helicopters conducting aggressive aerial suppression operations in coordination with ground crews.

Evacuations are currently underway. At this time, there are four evacuation orders and three evacuation warnings in place.

For the latest evacuation information and incident updates, visit Ventura County Emergency Information.

Fire is headed towards these roads, evacuate immediately!

• Meadow Mist Court
• Hazelridge Court
• Trickling Brooke Ct.
• Rocking Horse Drive
• Casual Ct.
• Rambling Rd.
• Meander Drive
• Sunnydale Ave.
• Prance Ct.
• Max Ct.
• Erin Ct.
• Peter Pl.
• Arielle Lane
• Rudolph Drive

Please see information listed for small and large animal shelters opened due to Sandy Fire. 

The fire is spreading dangerously fast and threatens structures as well as infrastructure. Multiple air and ground resources are enroute and on order.

The Sandy Fire is now 184 acres with 0% containment. 

New incident in Ventura County - Sandy Fire, is currently 10 acres with 0% containment. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued. Rapid rate of spread with structures immediately threatened.