Update: Jasper Fire in Los Angeles County - May 1 status

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Updated: 11:28 a.m. May 1

First discovered: 11 days ago, 4:24 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jasper

Jasper Fire initially started 4:24 p.m. April 20 in in Los Angeles County, California.

It has been burning on private land for 11 days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 11:41 AM.