Incident Update Palos Fire

Date:
09/15/2026
Time:
11:34 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Palos Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-09-14
Incident Status
Active
Location
Lupin Hill Road and Las Palomas Drive, Whittier
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Los Angeles
Administration Unit
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
17
Containment
70%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
4
Civilian Injuries
1
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities