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Sandy Fire

May 18, 2026 · Simi Valley

The Sandy Fire was a large wildfire south of Simi Valley in Ventura County, California. The fire ignited on May 18, 2026, and was contained on May 27 after burning 2,183 acres (883 ha).

Where it happened

Simi Valley, as Wikidata places it.

  • Wildfires

The record

Date
May 18, 2026
Ended
May 27, 2026
Kind
Wildfire
Where
Simi Valley
Country
United States

What happened

The Sandy Fire was a large wildfire south of Simi Valley in Ventura County, California. The fire ignited on May 18, 2026, and was contained on May 27 after burning 2,183 acres (883 ha).

From Wikipedia, “Sandy Fire”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Sources

Wikidata Q139985493 (CC0); text from Wikipedia, “Sandy Fire”, CC BY-SA 4.0.