Illegal Campfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 15

Published Jan 6, 2026 #Pt 13 illegal campfire 6s72

First discovered: 22 days ago, 6:46 p.m. Dec. 15

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Illegal Campfire

A new wildfire was reported 6:46 p.m. Dec. 15 in Los Angeles County, California.

Illegal Campfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 22 days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center