Incident Name: River Bottom Incident
Date Reported: 11/03/2025Time Reported: 1547 Hours
Incident Location: Tyler/Jurupa
Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #25-39577
Control Time: 11/3/2025 at 1704 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 2
Engine Companies: 7
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Incident Size Acreage: .5 Acres
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a possible vegetation fire in the river bottom near Jurupa and Tyler. The first arriving engine made access to the bike path and discovered 3 separate fires burning in grass and bamboo in Riverside County Fire's jurisdiction. A response from Cal Fire was requested and 2 engines arrived to assist with fire control and overhaul. Forward progress was stopped on all 3 fires with a total size of .5 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Cal Fire. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 11/3/2025 2115
Information Center: 951.826.5321