Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
A brush fire in Ventura County has prompted evacuations at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and other areas in Simi Valley. The fire has burned hundreds of acres and remains uncontained.
ForbesA brush fire in Ventura County prompted evacuations at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on Monday. The Reagan Presidential Foundation confirmed the evacuation after the fire reached the area.
The fire, named the Sandy Fire by Cal Fire, had expanded to about 720 acres by Monday afternoon and was 0% contained. Ventura County Fire Department reported that about 500 firefighters and aircraft were actively defending structures. Several sections of Simi Valley were placed under evacuation orders, and nearby Thousand Oaks received evacuation warnings.
m. PDT, with gusts forecast up to 50 miles per hour.
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PDT and has burned at least one structure, according to helicopter footage from KTLA. The cause remains under investigation. This marks the second fire near the library this year. A separate brush fire on April 26 prompted a brief evacuation that lasted 30 to 45 minutes, the Reagan Presidential Foundation said.
The library and museum chose to self-evacuate during the current incident, and the main structure was not threatened.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 11 a.m. PDT Monday
The Sandy Fire started in Ventura County near Simi Valley.
1 sourceForbes - Monday afternoon
The fire reached 720 acres with 0% containment and prompted evacuations.
1 sourceForbes - April 26, 2026
A prior brush fire near the Reagan Library led to a brief evacuation.
1 sourceForbes
Potential Impact
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Residents in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks face temporary displacement.
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Firefighters continue to protect structures in the affected area.
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