Breaking: Ellis Fire reported in Riverside County on Aug. 24

Published Aug 24, 2025 #Ellis fire

First discovered: 2:48 p.m. Aug. 24

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ellis

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:48 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Ellis 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