Breaking: Dripping Springs Fire reported in Riverside County on May 2

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First discovered: 9:52 a.m. May 2

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dripping Springs

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:52 a.m. at in Riverside County, California.

Dripping Springs Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, 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 May 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM.