Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on April 7

Published Apr 7, 2026 #Gernert rd / poarch rd fire

First discovered: 6:20 a.m. April 7

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gernert Rd / Poarch Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:20 a.m. in in Riverside County, California.

The wildfire 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