Breaking: Lafayette Fire reported in Santa Clara County on May 4

Published May 4, 2026 #Lafayette fire

First discovered: 12:55 p.m. May 4

Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lafayette

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:55 p.m. in in Santa Clara County, California.

Lafayette Fire has been burning on city land. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center