Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 7

Published May 7, 2026 #Lac-158612 fire

First discovered: 6:23 a.m. May 7

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-158612

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:23 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 remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center