Update: Ember Fire burns 427.5 acres in Los Angeles County since April 16

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Updated: 7:42 a.m. April 17

First discovered: 14 hours ago, 5:01 p.m. April 16

Initial location: Avenue H-8 & 95th Street East, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire unit: LA County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ember Fire

Ember Fire initially started 5:01 p.m. April 16 at Avenue H-8 & 95th Street East, Lancaster in Los Angeles County, California.

Since its discovery 14 hours ago, it has burned 427.5 acres. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM.