LAC-262051 Fire, California
The LAC-262051 Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.9437, -118.1758
Current Situation
The LAC-262051 Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 minutes ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 22°C with west winds of approximately 4 km/h.
Nearby communities include Cudahy (2.1 km NW), Lynwood (3.6 km SW), Downey (4 km E), South Gate (3.6 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 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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Cudahy
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Lynwood
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Downey
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South Gate
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Bell Gardens
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Bell
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Cudahy at 1.3 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LAC-262051 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALAC-262051 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 33.94371 |
| Longitude | -118.17581 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 10:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Cudahy (1.3 mi NW), Lynwood (2.2 mi SW), Downey (2.5 mi E), South Gate (2.2 mi W), Bell Gardens (2.1 mi NE), Bell (2.4 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 1:50 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LAC-262051 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LAC-262051 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 33.9437, -118.1758. Nearby towns include Cudahy (2.1 km NW), Lynwood (3.6 km SW), Downey (4 km E), South Gate (3.6 km W).
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 2026-07-26.
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 Cudahy (1.3 mi NW), Lynwood (2.2 mi SW), Downey (2.5 mi E), South Gate (2.2 mi W), Bell Gardens (2.1 mi NE), Bell (2.4 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 71°F, 80% humidity, 3 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 4 minutes ago).