Sandy Fire Grows to 500 Acres as Ventura County Crews Spot Persistent Hot Spots

4 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · May 18

Sandy Fire expanded to 500 acres, Ventura County Fire said, with visible hot spots still showing from AIR7 as of 1 p.m.
Andy Van Sciver said crews are still waiting for a weather shift to help containment, signaling current conditions remain unfavorable.
Van Sciver said firefighters expect a prolonged operation, indicating the blaze is likely to remain active for some time.

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