Contained 🇺🇸 FLBCP

Sandy Fire

2023 · FLBCP

Acres Burned

19,830

Containment

100%

Location

FLBCP

Year

2023

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

The Sandy Fire in Riverside County, reported on May 2, has burned 19,829.74 acres and is 100% contained.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 19,830 acres. Recovery operations begin.

IQAir

Wildfire map spotlight: Sandy Fire, California - IQAir

May 28, 2026

ABC30 Fresno

Sandy Fire update: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes - ABC30 Fresno

May 18, 2026

BBC

Sandy Fire: California wildfires in Simi Valley and Santa Rosa Island seen from space - BBC

May 19, 2026

EL PAÍS English

Sandy Fire: Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire spreads across southern California - EL PAÍS English

May 20, 2026

Fox News

Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns hundreds of acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area - Fox News

May 18, 2026

Sky News

Sandy Fire: Thousands told to leave homes in California as wildfire spreads - Sky News

May 19, 2026

Newsweek

Sandy Wildfire Simi Valley Map Shows Celebrity Homes in Evacuation Zones - Newsweek

May 19, 2026

USA Today

Santa Rosa Island, Sandy fires consume thousands of acres. See maps - USA Today

May 18, 2026

CBS News

Sandy Fire evacuation orders lifted as containment reaches 71% - CBS News

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