Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 17

Published May 17, 2026 #Lac-171707 fire

First discovered: 1:10 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-171707

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:10 p.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center