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

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Lac-261567 fire

Updated: 3:26 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 5 months ago, 11:07 a.m. July 28

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-261567

The wildfire initially started 11:07 a.m. July 28 in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land for five months. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center