Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on April 5

Published Apr 5, 2026 #Lac-118705 fire

First discovered: 12:23 a.m. April 5

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-118705

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:23 a.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center