The Bain Fire was a large wildfire that burned near Jurupa Valley, in Riverside County, California.
Progression The Bain Fire ignited around 11:24 am on May 19, 2026. The fire rapidly spread, burning 20 acres by 12:06 pm. A status report at 1:34 pm said the fire was 100 acres, still growing quickly. The fire burned 250 acres by 2:12 pm, and 600 acres by 3:09 pm.
The fire was mapped out at 907 acres at 5:24 pm, and had numerous evacuation orders issued. By 8:41 pm, the Bain Fire had burned 1,375 acres and was 10% contained, with over 100 firefighters fighting the fire.
The fire grew to 1,456 acres by May 20, with 528 firefighters fighting the fire May 21.
The fire was 100% contained on May 29.
Impact The fire resulted in five injuries, including four civilian injuries and one firefighter injury.
Additionally, one structure was destroyed, and another five were damaged.
Growth and containment table +DateAcres burned (hectares)PersonnelContainment CitationMay 19100May 20May 21528May 22May 23May 24425May 25May 26May 27May 28May 290
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