Breaking: Downey Fire reported in Riverside County on April 17

Published Apr 18, 2026 #Downey fire

First discovered: 6:01 p.m. April 17

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Downey

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:01 p.m. at in Riverside County, California.

Downey 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 is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center