Breaking: Independent Fire reported in Riverside County on June 28

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First discovered: 12:06 p.m. June 28

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Independent

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:06 p.m. at in Riverside County, California.

Independent Fire has burned 0.5 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM.