Los Angeles County Fire and Wildfire Information
Fire and wildfire information for Los Angeles County, including the city of Los Angeles and surrounding communities.
Important
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Official sources for Los Angeles County
Quick explainers
Red Flag Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service when warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds combine to raise the risk of rapid fire growth. It doesn't mean a fire is burning; it means conditions favor one spreading fast if it starts.
Evacuation Warning vs. Order
A warning means be ready to leave and consider leaving early, especially if you need extra time. An order means leave now. Always follow instructions from local authorities.
Containment
The percentage of a fire's perimeter with a control line around it. 50% containment doesn't mean the fire is half out; it means half the perimeter has a barrier crews expect to hold.
Acreage
The estimated area inside a fire's perimeter. Not everything inside that perimeter has burned, and estimates change as mapping improves.