LAC-250539 Fire, California
This archive page covers the LAC-250539 Fire in California, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.9487, -118.1610
Current Situation
This archive page covers the LAC-250539 Fire in California, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 12 days ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 21°C with west winds of approximately 5 km/h.
The fire is near Bell Gardens (2 km NE), Downey (2.8 km E), Cudahy (2.6 km NW), Bell (4 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 3 km.
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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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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Bell Gardens
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Downey
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Cudahy
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Bell
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Lynwood
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South Gate
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Bell Gardens at 1.2 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 12 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LAC-250539 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALAC-250539 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 33.94872 |
| Longitude | -118.16097 |
| Last Updated | Jul 17, 2026, 4:42 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Bell Gardens (1.2 mi NE), Downey (1.7 mi E), Cudahy (1.6 mi NW), Bell (2.5 mi NW), Lynwood (3.2 mi SW), South Gate (3 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 4:41 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the LAC-250539 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LAC-250539 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 33.9487, -118.1610. Nearby towns include Bell Gardens (2 km NE), Downey (2.8 km E), Cudahy (2.6 km NW), Bell (4 km NW).
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 2026-07-17.
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 Bell Gardens (1.2 mi NE), Downey (1.7 mi E), Cudahy (1.6 mi NW), Bell (2.5 mi NW), Lynwood (3.2 mi SW), South Gate (3 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 70°F, 83% humidity, 3 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 12 days ago).