Breaking: Fern Fire reported in Riverside County on July 4

Published Jul 5, 2026 #Fern fire

First discovered: 8:06 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Fern

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:06 p.m. at in Riverside County, California.

Fern Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center