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

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Lac-292859 fire

Updated: 3:38 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: 4 months ago, 5:35 a.m. Aug. 22

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-292859

The wildfire initially started 5:35 a.m. Aug. 22 in Los Angeles County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for four months. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center