Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 12

Published May 13, 2026 #Lac-165651 fire

First discovered: 2:58 p.m. May 12

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-165651

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:58 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center