Breaking: Lambert Fire reported in Orange County on May 4

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First discovered: 4:25 p.m. May 4

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lambert

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:25 p.m. in in Orange County, California.

Lambert Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM.