LAC-258957 Fire, California
This archive page covers the LAC-258957 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
34.6750, -118.1329
Current Situation
This archive page covers the LAC-258957 Fire in California, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 3 days ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 27°C with southwest winds of approximately 16 km/h.
Nearby communities include Lancaster (2.6 km N), Quartz Hill (8.5 km SW), Desert View Highlands (9.5 km S), Palmdale (10.7 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 4 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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Lancaster
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Quartz Hill
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Desert View Highlands
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Palmdale
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Leona Valley
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Vincent
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Lancaster at 1.6 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LAC-258957 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALAC-258957 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 34.67499 |
| Longitude | -118.13289 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 10:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Lancaster (1.6 mi N), Quartz Hill (5.3 mi SW), Desert View Highlands (5.9 mi S), Palmdale (6.6 mi S), Leona Valley (9.6 mi SW), Vincent (12 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 9:51 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the LAC-258957 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LAC-258957 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 34.6750, -118.1329. Nearby towns include Lancaster (2.6 km N), Quartz Hill (8.5 km SW), Desert View Highlands (9.5 km S), Palmdale (10.7 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 2026-07-24.
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 Lancaster (1.6 mi N), Quartz Hill (5.3 mi SW), Desert View Highlands (5.9 mi S), Palmdale (6.6 mi S), Leona Valley (9.6 mi SW), Vincent (12 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 81°F, 31% humidity, 10 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 3 days ago).