Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 18

Published May 18, 2026 #Lac-173067 fire

First discovered: 2:36 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-173067

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:36 p.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 remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center