| Bain Fire | |
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| Location | Jurupa Valley, California, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 33°59′13″N 117°28′52″W / 33.987°N 117.481°W |
| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 1,497 acres (606 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injuries | 5 (1 firefighter, 4 civilian) |
| Structures destroyed | 1, 5 damaged |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation |
The Bain Fire was a large wildfire that burned near Jurupa Valley, in Riverside County, California.
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.
The fire resulted in five injuries, including four civilian injuries and one firefighter injury.
Additionally, one structure was destroyed, and another five were damaged.
| Date | Acres burned (hectares) | Personnel | Containment | Citation | ||
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| May 19 | 1,375 acres (556 ha) | 100 | 10%
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| May 20 | 1,456 acres (589 ha) | 34%
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| May 21 | 1,497 acres (606 ha) | 528 | 60%
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| May 22 | 81%
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| May 23 | 89%
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| May 24 | 425 | 95%
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| May 29 | 0 | 100%
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