Breaking: Downey Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 26

Published Jan 27, 2026 #Downey fire

First discovered: 12:20 p.m. Jan. 26

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Downey

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:20 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Downey Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center