Breaking: Magnolia Fire reported in Riverside County on May 2

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First discovered: 3:28 p.m. May 2

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Magnolia

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:28 p.m. in in Riverside County, California.

Magnolia Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM.