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

Published May 13, 2026 #Lac-166072 fire

First discovered: 9:30 p.m. May 12

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-166072

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:30 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center