The Sandy Fire continues to burn over 1,600 acres in Simi Valley. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on May 20, 2026.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley and the Bain Fire in Jurupa Valley continue to burn on Wednesday as firefighters continue their efforts to contain the fires.
Residents who were urged to evacuate and are seeking shelter for themselves and their animals have a few options.
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WATCH HEREThose evacuating from the Sandy Fire and seeking an overnight stay can find shelter at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Park located at 5005 E Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.
For those with small domestic animals seeking shelter from the Sandy Fire, they can find shelter at the Simi Valley Animal Shelter located at 670 W Los Angeles Avenue or the Camarillo Animal Shelter located at 600 Aviation Drive. Both shelters are located in Simi Valley.
For those with large animals including horses and livestock seeking shelter from the Sandy Fire, a shelter is available at the Ventura County Fairgrounds located at 10 E Harbor Blvd. in the city of Ventura.
For information on animal evacuations, residents can call the Ventura County Animal Services at 805-388-4341.
Evacuation Orders remain in effect for the following areas:
- BELL-01
- BELL-02
- BELL-03
- BELL-04
- BELL-05
- BURR-01
- CHES-01
- MEIC-01
- SASU-01
- SASHU-02
- Simi Valley 27
- Simi Valley 28
- Simi Valley 32a
- Simi Valley 33
- Simi Valley 34
- Simi Valley 35
Evacuation warnings remain in effect for the following areas:
- AGO-C304
- BOXC-02
- BOXC-03
- CAL-C401
- CSB-U024
- HID-C501
- LAC-LAKEMANOR
- LAC-WOODLSEY
- LFD-0295
- LFD-0343
- LFD-0405
- LFD-0469
- LFD-0471
- MTV-U048
- WTH-U045
The Bain Fire in Jurupa Valley continues to burn 1,375 acres and is 25% contained.
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Two evacuation shelters are available to residents in the area at the La Sierra Senior Center located at 5215 La Sierra Avenue, Building A in Riverside and the Jurupa Community Center located at 4810 Pedley Rd. in Jurupa Valley.
The following areas remain under evacuation orders:
- JUR-0180
- JUR-0181-A
- RIV-0182
The following areas are under evacuation warning:
- JUR-0094-B
- JUR-0095-B
- JUR-0097-B
- JUR-0098-B
- JUR-0176-A
- JUR-0179
- JUR-0181-B
- JUR-0183
- JUR-0184
- JUR-0185
- NOR-0305B
- RIV-0186
- RIV-0306
- RIV-0307
- RIV-0309
- RIV-0310
- RIV-0312
- RIV-0313
