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

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Lac-230161 fire

Updated: 2:47 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 6 months ago, 1:20 p.m. July 3

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-230161

The wildfire initially started 1:20 p.m. July 3 in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on city land for six months. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center