Update: Joshua Fire in Los Angeles County - April 17 status

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Updated: 5:49 p.m. April 17

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 5:19 p.m. April 17

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Joshua

Joshua Fire initially started today at 5:19 p.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM.