What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of May 18, 2026, the Sandy wildfire is burning in Simi Valley, Southern California, near Sandy Avenue (1).
The fire is spreading toward Sequoia Avenue to the east. It's in close proximity to several schools, including Hillside Middle School, Crestview Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, and Hollow Hills Elementary School, as well as the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The primary city affected by the Sandy Fire is Simi Valley, California. The fire is near several schools and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of May 18, 2026, the Sandy Fire has burned approximately 720 acres and remains 0% contained.
The fire is spreading rapidly, with aggressive firefighting efforts underway. Additional resources, including ground crews, air support, and dozer teams, have been requested to combat the blaze.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for the SIMI-32, SIMI-34, and SIMI-35 areas, while evacuation warnings are in place for SIMI-31, TOAK-06, and TOAK-07.
A temporary evacuation point has been established at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park (505 Los Angeles Avenue). Small animal shelters are available at the Simi Valley Animal Shelter (670 W Los Angeles Avenue), and large animal shelters at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 E Harbor Blvd., Venture) (2). Crestview Elementary and Mountain View Elementary schools have been evacuated to Simi Valley High School. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library has also been evacuated and remains closed.
Residents are advised to stay off the roads to allow emergency responders clear access.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of May 18, 2026, this fire is 0% contained.
