Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Firefighters continue to make strong progress on the fire by utilizing direct suppression tactics to strengthen containment lines and increase overall containment of the incident. Interior pockets of unburned vegetation within the fire perimeter continue to burn out and produce visible smoke.
Despite continued warm temperatures and gusty winds, overall fire activity remains minimal at this time. Steep terrain and challenging weather conditions continue to create difficult working conditions for firefighters as crews remain actively engaged in suppression efforts both on the ground and in the air.
Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team
05/20/2026
1:33 PM
The Sandy Fire is 15% contained.
Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team
Firefighters continue to make strong progress on the fire by utilizing direct suppression tactics to strengthen containment lines and increase overall containment of the incident. Interior pockets of unburned vegetation within the fire perimeter continue to burn out and produce visible smoke.
Despite continued warm temperatures and gusty winds, overall fire activity remains minimal at this time. Steep terrain and challenging weather conditions continue to create difficult working conditions for firefighters as crews remain actively engaged in suppression efforts both on the ground and in the air.
Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team
05/20/2026
1:33 PM
The Sandy Fire is 15% contained.
Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team
