Breaking: 70th Fire reported in Riverside County on April 18

Published Apr 19, 2026 #70th fire

First discovered: 9:32 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 70th

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:32 p.m. at in Riverside County, California.

70th Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center