Incident Name: Sycamore Incident
Date Reported: 8/19/2025Time Reported: 1852 Hours
Incident Location: 7000 Block of Sycamore Canyon Blvd, Riverside CA 92508
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #25-29331
Control Time: 8/19/2025 at 1930 Hours
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
Truck Companies:
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s):
Firefighter(s): 18
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Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained:
Incident Size Acreage: .50
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a reported vegetation fire in the area of Allesandro and Sycamore Canyon. Cal Fire also responded and worked with Riverside Fire to establish a hose lay and extinguish the fire. The total area burned was .5 acres. The cause of the fire was undetermined, however the area had multiple homeless encampments and was likely human caused. There were no injuries or property damage.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 8/19/2025 2115
Information Center: 951.826.5321