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

Published May 18, 2026 #Lac-171857 fire

First discovered: 3:40 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-171857

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:40 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center