Breaking: Clay Fire reported in Riverside County on Dec. 18

Published Dec 18, 2025 #Clay fire

First discovered: 6:08 a.m. Dec. 18

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Clay

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:08 a.m. in Riverside County, California.

Clay 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