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2026 US & Canada Wildfire Surge Expands (55 clusters)
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley forces thousands to evacuate as blaze spreads
A wind‑driven wildfire dubbed the Sandy Fire ignited on May 18, 2026 in the hills above Simi Valley, California, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. By the following morning the fire had consumed more than two square miles of dry brush, destroyed at least one home and remained at 0 % containment. Strong gusts exceeding 30 mph accelerated its spread, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Official counts vary, with reports of 17,000‑29,000 people ordered to leave their homes and additional warning zones covering nearby communities. Fire crews deployed roughly 200‑500 firefighters, supported by three air tankers, six helicopters and ground engines, while Governor Gavin Newsom secured a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant to offset suppression costs.
At the same time, a separate wildfire on Santa Rosa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park, burned over 10,000 acres after a 67‑year‑old sailor’s emergency flares ignited vegetation following a boat crash. The island fire destroyed two historic structures, forced the evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees and threatened rare endemic plant species. Both incidents prompted closures of public facilities, including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Santa Rosa Island visitor areas, and raised air‑quality warnings across Ventura County.
Authorities continue to investigate the causes of both blazes while prioritising containment and resident safety.
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