# @vcsheriff on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfZLAWC-dB
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65678355-vcsheriff-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-18T18:45:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ventura County Sheriff (@vcsheriff) — https://gondola.cc/vcsheriff

## Caption

🔥 Ventura County Firefighters are working to contain a fast-moving brush fire originating in the area of Sandy Avenue in Simi Valley. The latest FIRIS update shows the fire perimeter is at an estimated 1364 acres. The fire continues moving east, threatening the communities of Simi Valley, Bell Canyon and Box Canyon. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued for many areas.

The Ventura County Incident Information Line hotline has been activated. For any questions related to evacuations and sheltering please call 805-465-6650.

▪️School Closures 
Parents of Simi Valley Unified School District students were notified this evening that ALL Simi Valley Unified School District schools and campuses will be CLOSED for ALL STUDENTS Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  This includes all after school programs and activities.

▪️ Several evacuation orders are in place. Visit VC Emergency to view the dashboard and maps.

▪️Shelters
An emergency shelter is open for overnight stay at:
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
5005 E Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063

▪️Small Animal Shelters are open at:

Simi Valley Animal Shelter
670 W Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065

Camarillo Animal Shelter
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

A Large Animal Shelter for horses and livestock is open at:

Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001

#SandyFire

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