Trader Fire reported in Riverside County on April 7

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First discovered: 10 days ago, 9:30 p.m. April 7

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Trader

A new wildfire was reported 9:30 p.m. April 7 in in Riverside County, California.

Trader Fire has been burning on private land for 10 days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM.