Update: Owen Fire in Los Angeles County – Jan. 4 status

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Bowen fire

Updated: 2:52 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 6 months ago, 9:13 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Owen

Owen Fire initially started 9:13 p.m. July 4 in Los Angeles County, California.

It has been burning on private land for six months. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center