Incident Name: Sycamore Incident
Date Reported: 08/21/2025Time Reported: 2258 Hours
Incident Location: Sycamore Cyn and Eucalyptus
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV 25-29640
Control Time: 2315 Hours
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Displaced Persons: 0
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 5
Truck Companies: 3
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Firefighter(s): 20
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
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Incident Size Acreage: .25
Current Situation
On August 21, 2025, the Riverside Fire Department responded to a vegetation for reported near the 215 freeway, and Alessandro off ramp. Fire crews arrived in the area and found a 60’ by 60’ fire burning in a drainage area, inside a business park. Three fire units were able to access the fire quickly and made an aggressive attack, keeping the it contained to the 60’ by 60’ area. The cause of the fire was undetermined but most likely related to the numerous encampments found in and surrounding the fire. 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: 06/28/2025
Information Center: 951.826.5321
