Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on April 20

Published Apr 21, 2026 #Lac-138426 fire

First discovered: 5:06 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-138426

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:06 p.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center