LAC-259156 Fire, California
The LAC-259156 Fire was a wildfire in California, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.9017, -118.1863
Current Situation
The LAC-259156 Fire was a wildfire in California, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 41 hours ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 22°C with west winds of approximately 6 km/h.
Nearby communities include East Rancho Dominguez (0.9 km SW), Paramount (2.8 km SE), Compton (3.2 km W), Lynwood (3.9 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 3 km.
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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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East Rancho Dominguez
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Paramount
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Compton
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Lynwood
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Downey
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South Gate
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: East Rancho Dominguez at 0.6 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LAC-259156 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALAC-259156 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 33.90166 |
| Longitude | -118.18631 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 4:25 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | East Rancho Dominguez (0.6 mi SW), Paramount (1.7 mi SE), Compton (2 mi W), Lynwood (2.4 mi NW), Downey (4 mi NE), South Gate (4 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 3:19 AM 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-259156 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LAC-259156 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 33.9017, -118.1863. Nearby towns include East Rancho Dominguez (0.9 km SW), Paramount (2.8 km SE), Compton (3.2 km W), Lynwood (3.9 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 2026-07-24.
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 East Rancho Dominguez (0.6 mi SW), Paramount (1.7 mi SE), Compton (2 mi W), Lynwood (2.4 mi NW), Downey (4 mi NE), South Gate (4 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 72°F, 78% humidity, 4 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 41 hours ago).