Data: U.S. Drought Monitor ; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Firework associations expect a massive boom in backyard fireworks this July 4, a surge that collides with dry conditions and a blistering heatwave that could drastically increase the risk of fires. Why it matters: Climate change is increasing the likelihood and severity of wildfires, and large chunks of the U.S. are under burn bans because of severe drought. What they're saying: "It only takes one small spark landing in dry vegetation under the right conditions to start a fast-moving wildfire," April Newman, a public information officer at Cal Fire, tells Axios. - Embers can smolder for over a minute, Newman says, "increasing the potential for ignition even after the…
Multiple wildfires have threatened thousands of people in Southern California communities in recent days. The Sandy Fire has led officials to issue evacuation orders for more than 40,000 residents of Simi Valley in Ventura County. That fire, which began May 18, had burned more than 2,100 acres as of May 21, according to data shared by the state agency CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE reports that the Bain Fire in Riverside County began on May 19, and had burned nearly 1,500 acres by May 21. #California #Wildfires #SandyFire #BainFire #VenturaCounty #RiversideCounty #Disasters
We are multi-streaming live, continuous coverage of the fast-moving Sandy Fire currently burning in Simi Valley, California (Ventura County). This wind-driven brush fire erupted on Monday morning, May 18, 2026, near Sandy Drive, quickly growing to nearly 200 acres and threatening local structures. Tune in for real-time scanner audio, live map tracking, and the latest updates from the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) and CAL FIRE as air and ground crews battle the blaze. Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated as this situation develops.
We are multi-streaming live, continuous coverage of the fast-moving Sandy Fire currently burning in Simi Valley, California (Ventura County). This wind-driven brush fire erupted on Monday morning, May 18, 2026, near Sandy Drive, quickly growing to nearly 200 acres and threatening local structures. Tune in for real-time scanner audio, live map tracking, and the latest updates from the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) and CAL FIRE as air and ground crews battle the blaze. Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated as this situation develops.
We are multi-streaming live, continuous coverage of the fast-moving Sandy Fire currently burning in Simi Valley, California (Ventura County). This wind-driven brush fire erupted on Monday morning, May 18, 2026, near Sandy Drive, quickly growing to nearly 200 acres and threatening local structures. Tune in for real-time scanner audio, live map tracking, and the latest updates from the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) and CAL FIRE as air and ground crews battle the blaze. Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated as this situation develops.
