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Updated: 7:59 a.m. Aug. 3
First discovered: 19 hours ago, 12:42 p.m. Aug. 2
Initial location: Riverside County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Vehicle
Vehicle Fire initially started 12:42 p.m. Aug. 2 in Riverside County, California.
It has been burning on private land for 19 hours. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published August 3, 2026 at 8:04 AM.