LAC-262706 Fire, California
LAC-262706 is a wildfire currently listed in California, United States, with an estimated burned area of 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
33.9270, -118.1782
Current Situation
LAC-262706 is a wildfire currently listed in California, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 5 minutes ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 23°C with west winds of approximately 7 km/h.
Settlements in the area include Lynwood (3.1 km W), Cudahy (3.8 km N), East Rancho Dominguez (3.6 km SW), Downey (4.5 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 2 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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Lynwood
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Cudahy
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East Rancho Dominguez
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Downey
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South Gate
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Paramount
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Lynwood at 1.9 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LAC-262706 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALAC-262706 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 33.92699 |
| Longitude | -118.17821 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Lynwood (1.9 mi W), Cudahy (2.4 mi N), East Rancho Dominguez (2.2 mi SW), Downey (2.8 mi E), South Gate (2.7 mi NW), Paramount (2.8 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 2:54 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LAC-262706 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LAC-262706 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 33.9270, -118.1782. Nearby towns include Lynwood (3.1 km W), Cudahy (3.8 km N), East Rancho Dominguez (3.6 km SW), Downey (4.5 km E).
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 Lynwood (1.9 mi W), Cudahy (2.4 mi N), East Rancho Dominguez (2.2 mi SW), Downey (2.8 mi E), South Gate (2.7 mi NW), Paramount (2.8 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 73°F, 75% humidity, 4 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 5 minutes ago).