Update: Alta Fire burns 334.5 acres in Los Angeles County

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Updated: 6:46 p.m. May 21

First discovered: 5 hours ago, 1:06 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Block 230th St. W., East of Neenach, Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire unit: Los Angeles County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Alta Fire

Alta Fire initially started today at 1:06 p.m. at Block 230th St. W., East of Neenach in Los Angeles County, California.

Since its discovery five hours ago, it has burned 334.5 acres. Currently, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 1:40 PM.