Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on April 4

Published Apr 5, 2026 #Lac-118301 fire

First discovered: 5:54 p.m. April 4

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-118301

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:54 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire 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