Breaking: Rancho Fire reported in Riverside County on May 24

Published May 24, 2026 #Rancho fire

First discovered: 12:34 p.m. May 24

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rancho

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:34 p.m. in 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