Incident Name: Sycamore Incident
Date Reported: 12/28/2024Time Reported: 0000
Incident Location: Sycamore Cyn. Blvd and Cottonwood
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Brush Fire
Incident Number: RIV #24-018068
Control Time: 0100
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 16
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
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Incident Size Acreage: 1 Acre
Current Situation
On May 28th,, 2024, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a brush fire reported inside Sycamore Canyon Park near Sycamore Canyon Blvd. and Cottonwood. Fire Department crews arrived on scene and found a large orange glow inside the park. Crews made access and found a brush fire burning with a slow rate of spread. An aggressive attack on the fire was made and it was contained to 1 acre. The fire started at a homeless encampment, likely from an unattended campfire. The cause of the fire was human related. There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Date / Time Posted: 05/23/2024 1600
Information Center: 951.826.5321
