Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 23

Published May 23, 2025 #Lac-179049 fire

First discovered: 5:35 a.m. May 23

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-179049

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:35 a.m. in Los Angeles County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center