Breaking: Benton Fire reported in Riverside County on May 16

Published May 17, 2025 #Benton fire

First discovered: 7:07 p.m. May 16

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Benton

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:07 p.m. in Riverside County.

Benton Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center