Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 17

Published May 17, 2026 #Lac-171491 fire

First discovered: 9:50 a.m. May 17

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-171491

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:50 a.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center