LAC-266788 Fire, California
The LAC-266788 Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.6893, -118.1697
Current Situation
The LAC-266788 Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 14 minutes ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 29°C with southwest winds of approximately 19 km/h.
Nearby communities include Lancaster (3.2 km E), Quartz Hill (6.6 km SW), Desert View Highlands (11.1 km S), Palmdale (13.2 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 5 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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Rosamond
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Lancaster at 2 mi).
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LAC-266788 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CALAC-266788 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 34.68933 |
| Longitude | -118.16970 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Lancaster (2 mi E), Quartz Hill (4.1 mi SW), Desert View Highlands (6.9 mi S), Palmdale (8.2 mi S), Leona Valley (8.3 mi SW), Rosamond (12 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 3:15 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LAC-266788 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LAC-266788 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 34.6893, -118.1697. Nearby towns include Lancaster (3.2 km E), Quartz Hill (6.6 km SW), Desert View Highlands (11.1 km S), Palmdale (13.2 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 2026-07-29.
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 (2 mi E), Quartz Hill (4.1 mi SW), Desert View Highlands (6.9 mi S), Palmdale (8.2 mi S), Leona Valley (8.3 mi SW), Rosamond (12 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 84°F, 27% humidity, 12 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 14 minutes ago).