Update: Sandy Fire burns two acres in Lake County

Published Jul 22, 2026 #Mtz/rru/sandy fire

Updated: 4:32 p.m. July 21

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 1:48 p.m. July 21

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sandy

Sandy Fire initially started today at 1:48 p.m. in Lake County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned two acres of private land, an increase of two acres since the last update. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center