Update: Lucas Fire in Los Angeles County – Jan. 4 status

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Lucas fire

Updated: 4:19 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: More than a month ago, 9:29 a.m. Nov. 27

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lucas

Lucas Fire initially started 9:29 a.m. Nov. 27 in Los Angeles County, California.

It has been burning on private land for more than a month. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center