Update: Mayhew Fire burns 15 acres in Riverside County

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Updated: 2:59 p.m. May 11

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 12:37 p.m. May 11

Initial location: Temescal Canyon Road and Mayhew Road, Temescal Canyon, Riverside County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Riverside Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mayhew Fire

Mayhew Fire initially started today at 12:37 p.m. at Temescal Canyon Road and Mayhew Road, Temescal Canyon in Riverside County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 15 acres. A fire crew of 97 is working on site.

There will be 25 engines one helicoptertwo dozersand two hand crews, all fighting the fire. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM.