Incident Name: Magnolia Incident
Date Reported: 7/27/2025Time Reported: 0300 Hours
Incident Location: 4900 Block of Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Falcone
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: CA-RIV-#25-026317
Control Time: 7/27/2025 at 0350 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 0300 hours, The City of Riverside Fire Department responded a first alarm structure fire assignment to the 4900 block of Magnolia Ave for a report of a detached garage on fire. Firefighters arrived to find two detached garages on fire and threatening the residential structure. Firefighters quickly put exposure lines into position to protect the residential structures and came upon a down powerline.
RPU responded to the incident and secured the down powerline. Firefighters were able to contain the fire while awaiting RPU. After the down powerline was secured, firefighters fully extinguished the fire in conjunction with the Arson Investigator investigation.
The cause of the fire was undetermined after investigation, but the probable cause was more than likely the down powerline drop to the main residential house.
There were two damaged passenger vehicles because of the fire as well. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The residential home was undamaged.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 07/27/2025 1542
Information Center: 951.826.5321
