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)