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

Published Jan 4, 2026 #Lac-143220 fire

Updated: 2:10 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 8 months ago, 7:06 a.m. April 24

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-143220

The wildfire initially started 7:06 a.m. April 24 in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land for eight 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