Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 7

Published Aug 7, 2026 #Lac-278265 fire

First discovered: 5:51 a.m. Aug. 7

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-278265

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:51 a.m. in 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 unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center