Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 22

Published Jan 22, 2026 #Lac-026744 fire

First discovered: 2 p.m. Jan. 22

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-026744

A new wildfire was reported today at 2 p.m. 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