Breaking: Lantern Fire reported in Orange County on June 5

Published Jun 6, 2026 #Lantern fire

First discovered: 8:36 p.m. June 5

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lantern

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:36 p.m. in in Orange County, California.

Lantern Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center