Breaking: Mcpherson Fire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 15

Published Jan 16, 2026 #Mcpherson fire

First discovered: 5:01 p.m. Jan. 15

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mcpherson

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:01 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Mcpherson Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center