LAC-262309 Fire, California
LAC-262309 is a wildfire currently listed in California, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified 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
34.6311, -118.1259
Current Situation
LAC-262309 is a wildfire currently listed in California, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 14 hours ago.
Settlements in the area include Desert View Highlands (5.1 km SW), Palmdale (5.8 km S), Lancaster (7.5 km N), Quartz Hill (8.6 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 6 km.
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Environment
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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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Desert View Highlands
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Palmdale
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Lancaster
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Quartz Hill
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Vincent
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Leona Valley
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Desert View Highlands at 3.2 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LAC-262309 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALAC-262309 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 34.63114 |
| Longitude | -118.12587 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 10:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Desert View Highlands (3.2 mi SW), Palmdale (3.6 mi S), Lancaster (4.7 mi N), Quartz Hill (5.3 mi W), Vincent (9 mi S), Leona Valley (9.3 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 9:30 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LAC-262309 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LAC-262309 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 34.6311, -118.1259. Nearby towns include Desert View Highlands (5.1 km SW), Palmdale (5.8 km S), Lancaster (7.5 km N), Quartz Hill (8.6 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 Desert View Highlands (3.2 mi SW), Palmdale (3.6 mi S), Lancaster (4.7 mi N), Quartz Hill (5.3 mi W), Vincent (9 mi S), Leona Valley (9.3 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 14 hours ago).