Breaking: Carter Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 16

Published Jan 17, 2026 #Carter fire

First discovered: 8:26 p.m. Jan. 16

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Carter

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:26 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.

Carter Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center