Breaking: Sandy Fire reported in Riverside County on May 2

Published May 2, 2026 #Sandy fire

First discovered: 12:45 p.m. May 2

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sandy

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:45 p.m. on in Riverside County, California.

Sandy Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center