Breaking: Potrero Fire reported in Riverside County on Aug. 17

Published Aug 17, 2025 #Potrero fire

First discovered: 10:12 a.m. Aug. 17

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Potrero

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:12 a.m. in Riverside County, California.

Potrero Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center