Update: Helena Fire burns one acre in Riverside County

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Updated: 5:38 p.m. April 29

First discovered: 3:49 p.m. April 29

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Helena

Helena Fire initially started today at 3:49 p.m. in in Riverside County, California.

It has burned one acre of private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM.