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ere. If you have an emergency need, please call 911. If you have a problem that does not require an immediate response, please call our 24-hour non-emergency Dispatch Center at (951) 354-2007. The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest concerning the Department’s programs, activities, news stories, and photos. We welcome your comments; however, please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. If you need an official source for information about the City of Riverside Fire Department please visit our website at https://www.riversideca.gov/fire/ Comments made by the public to our page will be reviewed, and while comments will not be edited by our personnel, the Department reserves the right to remove comments that include:
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05/30/2026
UPDATE 6:00 PM, 5/29:
Two individuals were transported to local hospitals. Tragically, one fatality has been confirmed in the garage.
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Goodman Incident
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on May 29, 2026, Riverside Fire Department crews responded to a residential garage fire at 4290 Goodman Street. The fire extended from the garage into the residence, with heavy fire conditions encountered in the attic.
Firefighters are actively engaged in fire attack, primary search, and treating fire victims.
Please avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow emergency personnel to work safely and efficiently.
05/29/2026
Iowa Incident Update (3 PM, 5/29)
Fire crews continue to make significant progress on the multi-alarm apartment fire in the area of Iowa Ave. & University Ave. The spread of the fire has been mitigated.
At this time:
• 50 units have been destroyed
• 62 units were saved
• Approximately 150 people have been displaced
Crews will continue working through the night and into tomorrow to extinguish remaining hotspots. Due to extensive fire and water damage, portions of the building’s interior are beginning to collapse.
Please continue to avoid the area as crews remain on scene.
05/29/2026
At approximately 11:13 a.m., multiple fire crews responded to a multi-alarm structure fire in the area of Iowa Ave. & University Ave. Mutual aid resources are assisting crews currently on scene.
An evacuation center has been established at the Stratton Community Center at Bordwell Park (2008 Martin Luther King Blvd.) for residents impacted by the incident.
Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to respond safely and efficiently. More updates will be shared as information becomes available.
05/24/2026
City of Riverside residents: If you live in a High or Very High Wildfire Hazard Area, please check your mailbox for a notice about our Defensible Space Inspection Program. Our fire inspectors will be visiting neighborhoods to ensure homes meet the requirements of City Ordinance 6.16 regarding defensible space and hazardous vegetation. If you received a notice and have questions, please email [email protected]. We’re here to help you stay safe and prepared!
05/22/2026
All evacuation orders and warnings related to the Bain Fire within the City of Riverside have been lifted. Residents may now safely return home. Residents may continue to see or smell drift smoke in the area due to lingering activity.
Fire crews will remain in the area over the coming days to support cleanup efforts and monitor for safety. Please continue using caution while traveling through affected neighborhoods.
Thank you to our firefighters, first responders, partner agencies, and community members for working together to keep Riverside safe.
For updates and wildfire preparedness resources, visit: RiversideCA.gov/wildfire
05/22/2026
The Van Buren Blvd. Bridge has fully reopened.
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during the temporary closure.
[PRESS RELEASE - 5/21/26 1:00PM]: Van Buren Boulevard has reopened with one lane available in each direction. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling through the area. Please view the attached press release for important information regarding Van Buren Boulevard, wildfire preparedness, evacuation readiness, and local emergency alerts for city and county jurisdictions.
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