Update: Pyrite Fire burns 67.8 acres in Riverside County since July 7

Published Jul 8, 2025 #Pyrite fire

Updated: 9:31 a.m. July 8

First discovered: 13 hours ago, 7:53 p.m. July 7

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pyrite

Pyrite Fire initially started 7:53 p.m. July 7 in Riverside County, California.

Since its discovery 13 hours ago, it has burned 67.8 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center