Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on June 5

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First discovered: 8:20 a.m. June 5

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Morton Rd / Box Springs Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:20 a.m. in in Riverside County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM.