Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 16

Published May 16, 2026 #Lac-170064 fire

First discovered: 4:09 a.m. May 16

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-170064

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:09 a.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 has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center