The Pearl Fire in Larimer County, which started on Monday, has burned 138 acres and is currently 5% contained as of Wednesday. The fire originated on private property and has been confirmed as human-caused, with law enforcement having spoken to the individual responsible. Despite strong winds, fire officials report limited growth of the blaze, and some mandatory evacuation orders have been downgraded to voluntary. The U.S. Forest Service has taken command of firefighting efforts, which include 150 ground personnel and air support utilizing scooper planes. Evacuation shelters have been established for both small and large animals, and over 2,000 residents remain under evacuation orders. Fire crews are optimistic about achieving additional containment with the help of favorable weather conditions forecasted for the coming days.