Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 9

Published May 10, 2026 #Lac-161779 fire

First discovered: 3:58 p.m. May 9

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-161779

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:58 p.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center