Juniper Fire initially started 11:28 a.m. June 30 in Riverside County, California. Since its discovery two days ago, it has burned 756 acres. By Wednesday evening, a fire crew of three succeeded in containing 98% of the fire. However, the cause is still under investigation.

A quickly growing fire in Riverside County torched nearly 700 acres of land and prompted evacuation orders on Monday, according to authorities. Dubbed the Juniper Fire, it was initially reported at 11:28 a.

A new vegetation fire broke out Monday in Riverside County, quickly expanding and prompting evacuations. June 30, 2025. (ALERTCalifornia)