MUNZ Fire
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34.6731, -118.4058
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Green Valley
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Leona Valley
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Quartz Hill
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Agua Dulce
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Lancaster
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Desert View Highlands
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Green Valley at 3.6 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | MUNZ |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAANF-263074 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 34.67314 |
| Longitude | -118.40576 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 7:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Green Valley (3.6 mi S), Leona Valley (7.7 mi SE), Quartz Hill (11 mi E), Agua Dulce (13 mi S), Lancaster (15 mi E), Desert View Highlands (15 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 10:09 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The MUNZ Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The MUNZ Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 34.6731, -118.4058. Nearby towns include Green Valley (5.8 km S), Leona Valley (12.4 km SE), Quartz Hill (17.4 km E), Agua Dulce (21 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Green Valley (3.6 mi S), Leona Valley (7.7 mi SE), Quartz Hill (11 mi E), Agua Dulce (13 mi S), Lancaster (15 mi E), Desert View Highlands (15 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 79°F, 44% humidity, 13 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 54 minutes ago).