Incident Name: Challen Incident
Date Reported: 07/05/2025Time Reported: 2110 hours
Incident Location: 4600 block of Challen Ave.
Ward #: Ward 6 Councilmember Perry
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV 25-0023672
Control Time: 2225 hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
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Firefighter(s): 11
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Incident Size Acreage: .25
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a vegetation fire along Challen Ave. The first arriving unit found a working fire approximately a quarter acre in size involving light fuels traveling at a slow rate of spread with a potential for 2-3 acres. There were no threats to infrastructure. One additional engine company was requested for manpower. Battalion 2, Richmond was in command of the Challen Incident which was controlled at approximately 2225 hours with 30-40 minutes estimated for overhaul. A cause and origin investigation was completed, and it was determined that the likely cause of the fire was the misuse of illegal fireworks. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Scott Richmond
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Scott Richmond
Date / Time Posted: 07/05/2025, 2337 hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321