Incident Update Sandy Fire

Date:
05/26/2026
Time:
6:43 AM

Incident Information Hotline: 805-465-6650

Incident Facts

Name
Sandy Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-05-18
Incident Status
Active
Location
Off Sandy Ave, Simi Valley
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Ventura
Administration Unit
Ventura County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
2,183
Containment
90%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
2
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Public Health Information

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

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
15
Water Tenders
1
Dozers
6
Hand Crews
3
Total Personnel
147