Breaking: Simpson Fire reported in Riverside County on June 11

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First discovered: 1:57 p.m. June 11

Initial location: Simpson Road and Briggs Road, Menifee, Riverside County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Riverside Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Simpson Fire

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:57 p.m. at Simpson Road and Briggs Road, Menifee in Riverside County, California.

At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM.