Magnolia Incident | Riverside Fire Department

Incident Name: Magnolia Incident

Date Reported: 01/14/2026

Time Reported: 0038

Incident Location: 7254 Magnolia Avenue , Riverside, CA, 922506

Ward #: Ward 3 Robillard

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #25-01776

Control Time: 01/14/2026 at 0202 Hours

Fatalities: 0

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Chief Officer(s): Battalion Chief Stibal

Engine Companies: 5

Truck Companies: 2

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Ambulance(s): 1

Firefighter(s): 28

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Current Situation

The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on the 7200 block of Magnolia Avenue on 1/14/2026 at 0038 hours. The first-arriving unit found a working fire. The single-story structure was fully involved and identified as a commercial business. A second alarm was requested. Fire crews deployed hose lines and established a defensive perimeter to extinguish the fire. Battalion 1 Stibal was in command of the Magnolia Incident. The incident required 28 firefighters to achieve knockdown, perform overhaul, and complete salvage operations. Notifications were made to Fire Investigation and Code Enforcement for continued investigation. There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.

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Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Matt Stibal

Prepared By: Battalion Chief Matt Stibal

Date / Time Posted: 01/14/2026 0610

Information Center: 951.826.5321