Breaking: Cactus Fire reported in Riverside County on Aug. 28

Published Aug 29, 2025 #Cactus fire

First discovered: 8:27 p.m. Aug. 28

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cactus

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:27 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Cactus Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center