Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.
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.
Winds had “dissipated a bit” since Friday, helping the efforts of fire crews.
The Springs Fire in Riverside County is the largest blaze so far, spreading across 3,500 acres as of publishing time and is just 5% contained. The fire prompted evacuations in Lake Perris and Moreno Valley.
A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings