What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of May 20, 2026, the Bain Fire is active along the Santa Ana River Bottom off Limonite Avenue and Bain Street in the Mira Loma neighborhood of Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California (1).
Four people have been injured (2). The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
Cities affected by the wildfire include:
Wildfire smoke is also affecting air quality in many neighboring cities in Southern California.
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of May 20, 2026, the Bain Fire has burned 1,375 acres and is at 26% containment (3).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Mandatory evacuation orders (Level 3 - Go) are in effect for zones JUR-0180, JUR-0181-A, and RIV-0182.
Evacuation warnings (Level 2 - Set) cover multiple additional zones, including JUR-0094-B, JUR-0095-B, JUR-0097-B, JUR-0098-B, JUR-0176-A, JUR-0179, JUR-0181-B, JUR-0183, JUR-0184, JUR-0185, NOR-0305-B, RIV-0306, RIV-0307, RIV-0309, RIV-0310, RIV-0312, and RIV-0313. Some evacuation warnings have been lifted, including for zones JUR-0187, RIV-0319, RIV-0190, JUR-0188-B, JUR-0191-B, and RIV-0189-B.
Evacuation centers are operational at Villegas Community Center, La Sierra Senior Center, and Jurupa Community Center.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of May 20, 2026, this fire is 26% contained.
