Last updated: Monday, May 18, 2026 9:48PM GMT
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) — A brush fire dubbed the Sandy Fire broke out in Simi Valley on Monday.
AIR7 spotted at least one property damaged by flames.
The blaze spread quickly in the 600 block of Sandy Avenue, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
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Map of Sandy Fire evacuation orders, warnings
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in the region.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in the region.
Details on Evacuation orders and warnings here.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
Meantime, a temporary evacuation point will open at 12 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, located at 5005 Los Angeles Avenue. A large animal shelter is open at Ventura County Fairgrounds, located at 10 E Harbor Blvd.
Small fire in Angeles National Forest triggers evacuation warning
A small fire ignited in the Angeles National Forest on Monday, triggering an evacuation warning near the Burro Peak area.
The blaze charred approximately 30 acres with 0% containment.
Cal Fire officials said the fire is burning at a moderate rate of speed.
Sandy Fire expands to 720 acres, threatens structures
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley increased to 720 acres Monday afternoon.
The Ventura County Fire Department said the fire is still threatening structures, and evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.
Approximately 500 firefighters are assigned to battle the blaze, and firefighting aircraft are continuing to douse flames with retardant and water to support crews on the ground.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley increased to 720 acres Monday afternoon. Ventura County Fire says the blaze is still threatening structures.19126503
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Reagan Library closes due to wildfire in Simi Valley
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library closed its doors Monday due to the Sandy Fire burning in Simi Valley, which has reportedly burned at least 720 acres as of 1:53 p.m.
The library made the announcement on their website.
Although the Reagan Library was not in the path of the fire, the decision to close was due to road closures in the area, according to the library’s Chief of Staff.
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Sandy Fire burns 500 acres, Ventura County Fire estimates
The Sandy Fire has now grown to 500 acres, Ventura County Fire reported.
The Sandy Fire has now grown to 500 acres, Ventura County Fire reported.
“We are still anticipating a change in the weather to our advantage,” said Andy Van Sciver from Ventura County Fire.
As of 1 p.m., there were still hot spots visible from AIR7.
“We’re going to be here for some time,” Van Sciver said.
