Breaking: Newport Fire reported in Riverside County on June 26

Published Jun 27, 2025 #Newport fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:03 p.m. June 26

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Newport

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:03 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Newport Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center