Update: Catalina Drill Fire in Los Angeles County – March 17 status

Published Mar 17, 2026 #Catalina drill fire

Updated: 11:12 a.m. March 17

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 10:45 a.m. March 17

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Catalina Drill

Catalina Drill Fire initially started today at 10:45 a.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center