Breaking: Maxine Fire reported in Riverside County on Dec. 23

Published Dec 23, 2025 #Maxine fire

First discovered: 5:53 a.m. Dec. 23

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Maxine

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:53 a.m. in Riverside County, California.

Maxine Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center