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Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Grows to 700 Acres, Mandatory Evacuations

18 May 2026 15:00

The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, Ventura County, has grown to over 700 acres with no containment, prompting mandatory evacuations. - Fire started when a tractor hit a rock on Rudolph Drive.

- Mandatory evacuations for SIMI-32, SIMI-33, SIMI-34, SIMI-35; warnings for other areas. - Ronald Reagan Library evacuated; schools relocated or sheltering in place.

- Santa Ana winds expected to weaken overnight but return Tuesday. Firefighters are receiving additional resources from across Southern California as they work to protect structures and infrastructure.

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