Breaking: Karen Fire reported in Riverside County on Aug. 6

Published Aug 7, 2025 #Karen fire

First discovered: 5 p.m. Aug. 6

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Karen

A new wildfire was reported today at 5 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Karen 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