What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of July 7, 2025 the Wolf Fire is mostly contained in Riverside County, California (1). Active near Banning, approximately 85 miles east of Los Angeles, the 2,414-acre fire was spotted in the vicinity of Wolfskill Truck Trail and Old Banning Idyllwild Road.

The fire was impacting areas around Highway 243, which leads to the mountain community of Idyllwild.

Which cities or areas are affected by the Wolf wildfire?

The Wolf Fire was most directly impacting Banning, California. But air quality is also affected in several cities, including:

• Cabazon
• Beaumont
• Gold Base
• San Jacinto

What is the current containment status of the Wolf wildfire?

As of July 7, the Wolf Fire is at 95% containment (2). Firefighters are actively working to reinforce and establish containment lines, aided by slightly cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The efforts are ongoing, with crews focusing on mopping up and patrolling the fire line to seek out hot spots.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation warnings, indicating a potential threat to life and/or property, have also been issued for additional zones ncluding RVC-0650-A, RVC-0653-A, BAN-0651-C, MRF-0749-B, RVC-0750-B and MRF-0751-A.

Shelters for evacuees have been set up at Hemet High School and the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus for those affected by the evacuations.

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 July 7, 2025, this fire is 95% contained.