Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 28

Published Mar 1, 2026 #Lac-073701 fire

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 28

Published Mar 1, 2026 #Lac-073696 fire

First discovered: 6:02 p.m. Feb. 28

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-073701

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:02 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

First discovered: 5:58 p.m. Feb. 28

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-073696

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:58 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center