Breaking: Cactus Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 31

Published Feb 1, 2026 #Cactus fire

First discovered: 8:55 p.m. Jan. 31

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cactus

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:55 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

Cactus Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center