Highland Incident



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Incident Name: Highland Incident

Date Reported: 08/21/2026

Time Reported: 1407 Hours

Incident Location: 4400 block of Highland Place

Ward #: Ward 1 Falcone

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #26-031003

Control Time: 1507 Hours

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Displaced Persons: 0

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Chief Officer(s): 1

Engine Companies: 4

Truck Companies: 1

Squad(s): 1

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Firefighter(s): 18

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Fire Investigator(s): 1

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Current Situation


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Current Situation

The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 4400 block of Highland Place. The first arriving unit reported working fire conditions in a detached garage to the rear of a single-story house. Fire department crews initiated fire attack on the garage and a primary search was completed. Follow up reporting indicated no fire extension to the residence.  The incident took 18 firefighters 1 hour to achieve a knock down, overhaul, and complete a cause and origin investigation.  Battalion 2 Richmond was in command of the Highland Incident.  There were no reported civilian of firefighter injuries.


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Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Richmond

Prepared By: Battalion Chief Richmond

Date / Time Posted: 08/21/2026 2215

Information Center: 951.826.5321