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California Wildfires: Latest on Sandy, Burro, and Santa Rosa Island Fires

19 May 2026 14:15

Wildfires continue to burn across Southern California on May 19, 2026. The Sandy Fire in Ventura County is 5% contained after burning 1,386 acres and destroying one home.

The Burro Fire in Angeles National Forest is 20% contained at 30 acres. The Santa Rosa Island Fire remains 0% contained at 14,600 acres, with high winds expected.

An Air Quality Watch is in effect for parts of Ventura County. Evacuation orders and warnings remain for affected areas.

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