Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 9

Published May 9, 2026 #Lac-161204 fire

First discovered: 7:30 a.m. May 9

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-161204

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:30 a.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center