Update: Gunther Fire in Riverside County – Aug. 9 status

Published Aug 9, 2026 #Gunther fire

Updated: 2:43 a.m. Aug. 9

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 1:52 a.m. Aug. 9

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gunther

Gunther Fire initially started today at 1:52 a.m. in Riverside County, California.

It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center