Breaking: Van Buren Fire reported in Riverside County on Feb. 24

Published Feb 24, 2026 #Van buren fire

First discovered: 12:54 p.m. Feb. 24

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Van Buren

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:54 p.m. at in Riverside County, California.

Van Buren Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center