Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 7

Published Jan 8, 2026 #Lac-029169 fire

First discovered: 4:02 p.m. Jan. 7

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 69

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:02 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center