Update: Wildfire in Los Angeles County in Los Angeles County – Jan. 4 status

Published Jan 4, 2026 #Lac-162380 fire

Updated: 2:21 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 8 months ago, 1:44 a.m. May 10

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-162380

The wildfire initially started 1:44 a.m. May 10 in Los Angeles County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center