Incident Name: Marlborough Incident
Date Reported: 05/29/2025Time Reported: 2032 Hours
Incident Location: 700 block of Marlborough Ave. Riverside CA 92507
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Brush Fire
Incident Number: RIV #25-018996
Control Time: 2120 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 6
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Firefighter(s): 22
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Incident Size Acreage: 2
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire reported behind a business near the 700 block of Marlborough Ave. The first arriving unit reported a 200’ by 200’ fire burning with a moderate rate of spread. Firefighters quickly advanced hose lines to the incident and were able to contain the fire at approximately 2 acres. The incident was determined to be in the State Responsibly Area and a full response from Cal Fire responded to the incident. Once the fire was contained, the incident was transferred to Cal Fire with two engines from Riverside remaining on scene to assist.
There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Date / Time Posted: 05/01/2025 0523
Information Center: 951.826.5321