Breaking: Benton Fire reported in Riverside County on April 21

Published Apr 21, 2026 #Benton fire

First discovered: 10:42 a.m. April 21

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Benton

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:42 a.m. at in Riverside County, California.

Benton Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center