Breaking: Westward Fire reported in Riverside County on July 4

Published Jul 5, 2025 #Westward fire

First discovered: 10:39 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Westward

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:39 p.m. in Riverside County, California.

Westward Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center