Update: Sage Fire burns 0.5 acres in Riverside County

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Updated: 6:46 p.m. May 2

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 6:19 p.m. May 2

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sage

Sage Fire initially started today at 6:19 p.m. in in Riverside County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 0.5 acres of private land. 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 May 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM.