Magnolia Incident
Incident Name: Magnolia Incident
Date Reported: 01/13/2025
Time Reported: 1320 Hours
Incident Location: 12201 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Ward #: Ward 6 Perry
Type of Incident: Commercial Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #25-0001713
Control Time: 1410
Fatalities: 0
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Minor: 1
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Evacuations: Yes
Evacuation Comments: Commercial Occupancy at 12201 Magnolia Ave was evacuated.
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 3
Engine Companies: 6
Truck Companies: 3
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s):
Firefighter(s): 36
Safety Officer(s): 1
Public Information Officer(s): 1
Fire Investigator(s): 1
Overhead Personnel: 1
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Current Situation
On January 13, 2025, at approximately 1:20pm, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the area of Magnolia and Buchanon. The first arriving Engine Captain reported a wind driven, large exterior fire with immediate threat to the two adjacent commercial buildings. The fire was located between 12201 Magnolia and 12155 Magnolia.
Crews quickly positioned hoselines to protect the two adjacent commercial occupancies. A total of 6 Engines, 3 Trucks, 1 Squad, 3 Chief Officers, and 3 Overhead Captains assisted in the operation.
The fire damaged several shipping containers, a cell phone tower, and outside stacked manufactured storage items. One of the commercial occupancies suffered some minor heat damage.
Crews were committed to the incident for approximately 2.5 hours. There were no reported injuries to fire personnel.
One minor civilian injury was reported. Crews responded to an adjacent mobile home park where a civilian suffered a fall injury while attempting to wet down and protect their property. The civilian injury was transported to a local hospital for further treatment and evaluation.
Arson investigators on scene are reporting the fire as suspicious in nature and currently under investigation.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Chuck Tasker
Prepared By: Chuck Tasker
Date / Time Posted: 01/15/2025 1824
Information Center: 951.826.5321
