City of Los Angeles, CA
05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 20:53
Update on Sandy Fire in Ventura County
LOS ANGELES - Mayor Karen Bass today issued the following statement:
"While the Sandy Fire is in Ventura County, the Los Angeles Fire Department continues to closely monitor the situation and has deployed resources on the ground - including strike teams, a hand crew, and helicopters - to assist local crews in firefighting efforts. At this time, we do not expect the wildfire to reach the City of Los Angeles."
"Out of an abundance of caution, LAFD has prepositioned resources in the San Fernando Valley and an Evacuation Warning has been issued for portions of West Hills and Chatsworth. Under an Evacuation Warning, residents are not required to leave immediately but are encouraged to be alert and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen and an Evacuation Order is issued.
"Residents in the San Fernando Valley may experience smoke this evening as it is carried in from the Sandy Fire. To see if you are in an evacuation warning zone, visit: https://bit.ly/sandyfire26. Sign up for emergency alerts at notifyla.org."
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