Breaking: Traffic Collision Fire reported in Los Angeles County on May 17

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First discovered: 8:58 a.m. May 17

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Traffic Collision

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:58 a.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

Traffic Collision Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM.