Update: Wildfire in Los Angeles County in Los Angeles County – Jan. 4 status

Published Jan 4, 2026 #Lac-178169 fire

Updated: 2:30 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 7 months ago, 1:12 p.m. May 22

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-178169

The wildfire initially started 1:12 p.m. May 22 in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land for seven months. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center