Breaking: Riverside Fire reported in Monterey County on July 21

Published Jul 22, 2026 #Riverside fire

First discovered: 4:05 p.m. July 21

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Riverside

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:05 p.m. at in Monterey County, California.

Riverside Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center