Breaking: Samantha Fire reported in Riverside County on Aug. 4

Published Aug 5, 2025 #Samantha fire

First discovered: 5:13 p.m. Aug. 4

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Samantha

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:13 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Samantha 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