Breaking: Earl Fire reported in Los Angeles County on May 7

Published May 7, 2026 #Pearl fire

First discovered: 2:16 p.m. May 7

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Earl

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:16 p.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

Earl 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