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Updated: 4:11 a.m. April 5
First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:39 a.m. April 5
Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Powerline
Powerline Fire initially started today at 3:39 a.m. at in Riverside County, California.
It has been burning on county land for less than an hour. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published April 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM.