Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 8

Published May 9, 2026 #Lac-160577 fire

First discovered: 4:54 p.m. May 8

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-160577

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:54 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center