Unofficial
United States of America
Wildfire
On 19 May 2026, a media report informed that firefighting authorities in Simi Valley, California, provided information on the Sandy Fire, a rapidly spreading wildfire affecting the region. According to the report, the blaze has consumed approximately 1,300 acres and prompted mandatory evacuation orders for an estimated 28,500 individuals.
According to the report, the fire has damaged multiple residential structures as it continues to advance through the area. Additional impacts included the deployment of approximately 500 firefighters operating by air and ground to prevent the flames from reaching other residential zones, while displaced residents sought shelter in temporary facilities or with family members. Information available from: Univision
Peru
Earthquake
On 19 May 2026, a media report informed that the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) provided information on a powerful earthquake affecting the Ica region. According to the report, a magnitude 6.1 seismic event struck near the city of Ica, with its epicenter located approximately 41 kilometers south of the city at a depth of 81 kilometers. Authorities reported that although no fatalities were recorded, several individuals sustained injuries, and structural damage was registered at key infrastructure sites, including the Technological University of Peru (UTP) and a major shopping center in the city. Additional impacts included the earthquake being felt in neighboring areas such as Lima and the Arequipa region, causing widespread alarm among the population. Information available from: Infobae