Breaking: Rancho Fire reported in Riverside County on Dec. 21

Published Dec 22, 2025 #Rancho fire

First discovered: 8:47 p.m. Dec. 21

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rancho

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:47 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Rancho Fire 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