Carousel

Crews halt forward progress and reach full containment in Mead Valley

The Carousel Fire burned in the community of Mead Valley near Carousel Drive and Salter Road. After spreading at a moderate rate and threatening nearby homes, ground and air crews stopped its forward progress and secured full containment. The fire poses no threat to surrounding neighborhoods as crews wrap up operations.

Evacuations and Closures

• No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures are in effect as of September 5, 2026.

Impact

No structures were damaged or destroyed, and no injuries were reported during the incident on September 5, 2026.

Conditions and Outlook

Cooler conditions with a slight chance of drizzle and light northwest winds are expected before warmer, dry weather returns early next week. Firefighters will continue to patrol the contained perimeter and extinguish any lingering hot spots.

Cause and Context

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by fire authorities as of September 5, 2026.

Resources

• CAL FIRE Incident Page
• Riverside County Emergency Management

Official updates current through September 5, 2026.