Breaking: Whitaker Fire reported in Los Angeles County on May 2

Published May 2, 2026 #Whitaker fire

First discovered: 1:34 a.m. May 2

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Whitaker

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:34 a.m. at in Los Angeles County, California.

Whitaker Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center