the sand fire was reported at 2:50 pm on saturday, june 8, 2019, in the capay valley near the town guinda in rural yolo county, california and immediately made an aggressive burn towards the community of rumsey, prompting mandatory evacuations of more than 300 residence living along highway 16. the fire spread rapidly due to high winds and dry weather conditions during the red flag warning posted in the area. the blaze expanded from an estimated 20 acres to within four hours. the fire burned on steep brush covered slopes with a low fuel moisture. seven non-residential buildings were ultimately destroyed by the fire, including one barn. additionally, two first responders suffered minor injuries. highway 16 from highway 20 to the town of brooks was additionally closed as evacuations were put in place for residents living along county road 41. by the morning of june 10, the fire had burned and was 50% contained. evacuation orders were lifted later that afternoon.