Incident Name: University Incident
Date Reported: 8/18/2026Time Reported: 1513 Hours
Incident Location: 1200 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #26-030576
Control Time: 1530 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 17
Safety Officer(s): 1
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On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 3:13 p.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department responded a first alarm structure fire assignment to the UCR Extension Center under construction at 1200 University Ave. Firefighters arrived to discover a fire on the roof of the building under construction. A Second alarm was requested. Firefighters contained the fire at 3:30 p.m. The building was turned over to the UCR Fire Marshal with the City of Riverside Fire Department Arson Investigators supporting Cal-Fire Arson Investigators for the determination and cause. The fire is currently under investigation. There were no injuries to firefighters or construction workers.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 8/18/2026 1736 Hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321
