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

Published Jan 4, 2026 #Lac-188455 fire

Updated: 2:23 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 7 months ago, 5:14 p.m. May 30

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-188455

The wildfire initially started 5:14 p.m. May 30 in Los Angeles County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center