Breaking: Westward Fire reported in Riverside County on April 8

Published Apr 9, 2026 #Westward fire

First discovered: 4:02 p.m. April 8

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Westward

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:02 p.m. in in Riverside County, California.

Westward 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