Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 8

Published May 8, 2026 #Lac-160181 fire

First discovered: 11:44 a.m. May 8

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-160181

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:44 a.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center