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

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Lac-262766 fire

Updated: 3:28 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 5 months ago, 12 p.m. July 29

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-262766

The wildfire initially started 12 p.m. July 29 in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land for five months. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center