Breaking: New wildfire reported in Orange County on May 31

Published May 31, 2026 #Lac-188997 fire

First discovered: 9:48 a.m. May 31

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-188997

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:48 a.m. in in Orange County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center