Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 21

Published May 22, 2026 #Lac-177525 fire

First discovered: 11:26 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-177525

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:26 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