Cridge Incident



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Incident Name: Cridge Incident

Date Reported: 07/31/2025

Time Reported: 1810 Hours

Incident Location: Cridge and Olivewood

Ward #: Ward 1 Falcone

Type of Incident: Brush Fire

Incident Number: RIV #25-0026866

Control Time: 1830 Hours

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Displaced Persons: 0

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Chief Officer(s): 1

Engine Companies: 3

Truck Companies: 3

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Firefighter(s): 10

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Fire Investigator(s): 1

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Incident Size Acreage: 50' by 50'


Current Situation


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Current Situation

The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Cridge and Olivewood.  Fire crews arrived on scene and found a small fire burning near two parking lots and along the 91 freeway.  Crews made an aggressive attack on the fire and were able to keep it contained to a 50' by 50' area.  The cause of the fire was undetermined but most likely human related.  There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported.


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Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

Date / Time Posted: 06/28/2025

Information Center: 951.826.5321