Update: Wildfire in Los Angeles County in Los Angeles County – Jan. 4 status

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Lac-241497 fire

Updated: 3:08 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 6 months ago, 1:27 a.m. July 12

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-241497

The wildfire initially started 1:27 a.m. July 12 in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for six months. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center