Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 27

Published Jan 27, 2026 #Varner rd / monterey av fire

First discovered: 5:20 a.m. Jan. 27

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Varner Rd / Monterey Av

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:20 a.m. at in Riverside County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center