Breaking: Mtz/rru/61a Fire reported in Riverside County on July 15

Published Jul 16, 2026 #Mtz/rru/61a fire

First discovered: 5:03 p.m. July 15

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mtz/rru/61a

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:03 p.m. in in Riverside County, California.

Mtz/rru/61a Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center