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Sandy Fire – Simi Valley

Last Updated: May 22, 2026 @ 10:14 AM
Incident Summary

The Sandy Fire is currently at 2,141 acres, with 40% containment. Crews are continuing to focus on mopping up, addressing hot spots, reducing unburned brush near impacted communities and continuing work towards full containment.

Yesterday afternoon, many evacuation orders were reduced to evacuation warnings, or lifted. As conditions continue to improve, public safety personnel will continue coordinated repopulation efforts. 

  • Residents are encouraged to monitor the Real-time Incident Dashboard for the latest information on evacuated areas, road closures, repopulation updates.
Santa Susana Field Labratory
  • Due to the Sandy Fire’s proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (Rocketdyne) area, air quality monitoring is being conducted around the fire perimeter. Monitoring equipment has been proactively deployed to establish background air quality readings and to help assess conditions should the fire advance further into the area. At this time, the fire has not crossed into the Field Laboratory property.

  • Air monitoring information helps incident personnel and public health officials evaluate smoke and air conditions and provide timely updates to the community. Residents can monitor current smoke and air quality conditions using the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.

The following zones are under Evacuation Order:

  • Burro Flats 01A 
  • Meier Canyon 01 
  • Simi Valley 32A 
  • Simi Valley 34B
  • Simi Valley 35

Please visit the Real-time Incident Information Dashboard for a live map. 

The following zones are under an Evacuation Warning:

  • Bell Canyon 01
  • Bell Canyon 02 
  • Bell Canyon 03
  • Bell Canyon 04 
  • Bell Canyon 05 
  • Burro Flats 01B 
  • Cheseboro 01A
  • Santa Susana 01
  • Simi Valley 27 
  • Simi Valley 28
  • Simi Valley 32C
  • Simi Valley 33E
  • Simi Valley 34A
  • Meier Canyon 01a (Brandeis Institute)

    Please visit the Real-time Incident Information Dashboard for a live map. 

Evacuation Warnings and/or Orders in these areas have been LIFTED:

  • Box Canyon 02
  • Box Canyon 03
  • Cheseboro 01B
  • Santa Susana 02
  • Simi Valley 33B
  • Simi Valley 33C
  • Simi Valley 33D

Please visit the Real-time Incident Information Dashboard for a live map. 

  • Bell Canyon Road is closed in both directions from Overland Drive
  • Katherine Road at railroad tracks
  • Clear Springs Road from Santa Susana Pass Road to Katherine Road
  • Oak Knolls Road at Southern Oaks Avenue
  • Crinklaw Lane
  • Santa Susana Pass Road at railroad tracks
  • Santa Susana Pass Road at Box Canyon Road

For the current status of county-maintained roads, visit Ventura County Public Works Agency

ALL Simi Valley Unified School District schools and campuses remain CLOSED this week and through the Memorial Day holiday on Monday May 25, 2026. This includes all after school programs and activities. The school district anticipates students will return on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

For information on Ventura County Schools affected by the Sandy Fire, visit the Ventura County Office of Education.

For information on animal evacuations, please call Ventura County Animal Services at 805-388-4341.

Small Animal Shelters are open at:

Simi Valley Animal Shelter (Small domestic animals only)
670 W Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065

Camarillo Animal Shelter (Small domestic animals only)
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

For Large Animals, please call Ventura County Animal Services at (805) 388-4341 for the most current information.

Air Quality Watch

The Ventura County Air Quality Control District issued an Air Quality Watch beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2026, because of the potential for unhealthy air quality conditions due to the Sandy and Santa Rosa Island fires. Impacted cities may include Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura. To check the current air quality, click HERE.

Health Effects After Fire

The Ventura County Public Health Department cautions that unhealthy air quality related to the fire affecting our county may become a concern. As evacuations are lifted and residents return home to areas impacted by fire, it is important to safeguard your health.

Ash Safety

Ash exposure can cause health problems, especially for those who have pre-existing conditions. The key risks of ash exposure include: 

  • Eye, skin, nose, throat irritation and increased asthma symptoms
  • People with asthma or lung disease, pregnant individuals, older adults, and young children should avoid ash exposure as much as possible.
  • Children should not participate in cleanup or play near ash-covered areas

For more information on how to protect yourself and loved ones from post-fire ash, download these practical tips:

Food Safety

After a fire, food exposed to heat, smoke or fumes may become unsafe due to contamination. Additionally, power outages of any length can cause food to spoil. For more information on food exposed to fire or heat, download these practical tips:

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