Update: Dripping Springs Fire in Riverside County - May 19 status

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Updated: 9:35 a.m. May 19

First discovered: 17 days ago, 9:52 a.m. May 2

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs Fire initially started 9:52 a.m. May 2 in in Riverside County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 17 days. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM.