Breaking: Middleton Fire reported in Riverside County on July 4

Published Jul 5, 2025 #Middleton fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 10:12 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Middleton

A new wildfire was reported 10:12 p.m. July 4 in Riverside County, California.

Middleton Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center