Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on April 17

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First discovered: 12:18 p.m. April 17

Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Leon Rd / Foxhollow Dr

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:18 p.m. at in Riverside County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on 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 April 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM.