Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Jan. 4

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Monroe st underpass / indio bl fire

First discovered: 8:53 p.m. Jan. 4

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Monroe St Underpass / Indio Bl

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:53 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center