Update: Walnut Fire in Los Angeles County – Aug. 8 status

Published Aug 9, 2026 #Walnut fire

Updated: 4:01 p.m. Aug. 8

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:54 p.m. Aug. 8

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Walnut

Walnut Fire initially started today at 3:54 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.

It has been burning on city land for less than an hour. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center