Gopher Fire

Latest News Updates
  • 25% Contained
  • 67 Acres
  • 1 County: Riverside
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Date Started
05/02/2026 2:39 PM
Last Updated
05/02/2026 7:27 PM
Cause
Under Investigation
Incident Maps and Reports
Agency Having Jurisdiction
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Riverside Unit and Cleveland National Forest
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Location
Highway 79 and Sage Road, Aguanga
[33.463155,-116.922673]
Reports
Status reports

Incident Updates

05/02/2026 7:08 PM

The Gopher Fire is now 67 acres.

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/02/2026 5:28 PM

The Gopher Fire is now 25% contained.

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/02/2026 4:25 PM

Gopher Fire is now 67 acres with 0% containment.

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/02/2026 3:38 PM

The Gopher Fire is now 40 acres with 0% containment. 

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/02/2026 3:30 PM

The Gopher Fire is now 30 acres with 0% containment. 

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/02/2026 3:24 PM

New incident in Riverside County - Gopher Fire, is 20 acres with 0% containment. 

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed

Elsinore Peak 1
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Resources Assigned

  • 150
    Personnel
  • 24
    Engines
  • 2
    Dozers
  • 3
    Water Tenders
  • 4
    Crews
  • 10
    Other Assigned

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

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