Sandy Fire Burns 183 Acres on South Side of Simi Valley Driven by 24 MPH ENE Winds at 15 Percent Humidity Threatening Oak Canyon Bard Reservoir Lindero Canyon and Oak Park
SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — The Sandy Fire is actively burning on the south side of Simi Valley in the Simi Hills, covering 183.9 acres and spreading rapidly under dangerous fire weather conditions including 24 mph ENE wind gusts and a critically low relative humidity of just 15 percent. The fire is pushing southwesterly through the hills and directly threatening Oak Canyon, Bard Reservoir, Lindero Canyon, and Oak Park.
Fire Is Moving Fast in a Dangerous Direction
The prevailing wind out of the ENE driving toward the WSW is pushing this fire upward and through the hill terrain at an aggressive rate. The fire’s movement toward Oak Canyon, Bard Reservoir, Lindero Canyon, and Oak Park puts residential and natural areas directly in the path of the advancing burn. With wind gusts sustaining at 24 mph and humidity at just 15 percent, conditions are extremely favorable for rapid fire spread.
Current Fire Weather Conditions
The nearby SE776 weather station is recording the following conditions fueling this fire:
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77 degrees |
| Relative Humidity | 15 percent |
| Wind Direction | ENE |
| Wind Gust Speed | 24 mph |
These are critical fire weather conditions. Low humidity combined with strong winds and warm temperatures create an environment where fire can spread faster than expected and change direction quickly.
Active Aerial Response on Scene
Helicopter N307FD is actively working the Sandy Fire, with aerial resources engaged in the firefighting effort. A SIMI-35 Order is in effect in the area. Ground crews are also responding to the 183.9-acre fire.
Communities That Must Stay Alert
Anyone living near or in the path of the Sandy Fire’s projected movement toward Oak Canyon, Bard Reservoir, Lindero Canyon, and Oak Park should monitor conditions closely and be prepared to evacuate immediately if an order is issued. Do not wait for an evacuation order to begin preparing.
Stay with CabarrusWeekly.com for live updates as the Sandy Fire continues to develop in Simi Valley.
