Breaking: Diaz Rd / Via Montezuma Fire reported in Riverside County on July 9

Published Jul 9, 2025 #Diaz rd / via montezuma fire

First discovered: 1:17 p.m. July 9

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Diaz Rd / Via Montezuma

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:17 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Diaz Rd / Via Montezuma Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center