Breaking: Pearl Fire reported in Inyo County on May 31

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First discovered: 2:19 p.m. May 31

Initial location: Inyo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pearl

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:19 p.m. at in Inyo County, California.

Pearl Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service. There is no update on the containment progress 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 31, 2026 at 3:16 PM.