Breaking: Martinez Fire reported in Riverside County on April 6

Published Apr 7, 2026 #Martinez fire

First discovered: 7:06 p.m. April 6

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Martinez

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:06 p.m. in in Riverside County, California.

Martinez Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center