Breaking: Wheeler Fire reported in Riverside County on March 29

Published Mar 29, 2026 #Wheeler fire

First discovered: 10:10 a.m. March 29

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wheeler

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

Wheeler Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center