Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 3

Published May 3, 2026 #Lac-153500 fire

First discovered: 12:17 a.m. May 3

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-153500

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:17 a.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center