Breaking: Kirby Fire reported in Riverside County on May 19

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First discovered: 5:43 p.m. May 19

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kirby

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:43 p.m. at in Riverside County, California.

Kirby Fire has burned two acres of private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM.