Breaking: Hugo Fire reported in Los Angeles County on April 5

Published Apr 5, 2026 #Hugo fire

First discovered: 9:59 a.m. April 5

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hugo

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:59 a.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

Hugo Fire has been burning on private land. 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