Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 24

Published May 25, 2026 #Lac-181268 fire

First discovered: 10:55 p.m. May 24

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-181268

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:55 p.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