Breaking: Riverside Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Oct. 1

Published Oct 2, 2025 #Riverside fire

First discovered: 5:32 p.m. Oct. 1

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Riverside

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:32 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Riverside Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center