Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on March 8

Published Mar 8, 2026 #86 2 fire

First discovered: 1:53 p.m. March 8

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 86 2

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:53 p.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