Incident Update Sheet

Riverside County Fire Department in cooperation with CAL FIRE

Incident Information

Incident Name: Columbia Fire (CONTAINED)

Incident Address: Columbia Avenue X Michigan Avenue

Community: Unincorporated Riverside County

Loss: 0

Saved: 0

Cause: Under Investigation

Incident Type: Vegetation Fire

Incident Number: CA-RRU-CARRU111075

Date/Time Reported: 7/22/2024 8:12:00 AM

Est. Containment Date/Time: 7/22/2024 1:30:00 PM

Est. Control Date/Time:

Evacuations: No

Evacuation Comments:

10:15 a.m. Evacuation WARNINGS have been issued for zones RIV-0124, RIV-0125, RIV-0127; North of Massachusetts Avenue, South of Marlborough Avenue, East of Kentwood Drive and Watkins Avenue, and West of Mount Vernon Avenue.

Evacuation map: https://go.genasys.com/10aif7

Current Situation

[FINAL UPDATE 4:00P.M.] The fire was 100% contained as of 1:45PM. All fire resources have cleared the scene.

UPDATE 12:25 P.M. The fire is 75% contained. The evacuation WARNINGS have been lifted. Smoke may still be visible from inside the fire line perimeter as firefighters continue to work toward full containment.

UPDATE 10:35 A.M. An Intel flight has mapped the fire at 57 acres, and it is 35% contained. Firefighters continue to make good progress on containment lines. Evacuation warning areas remain in place.

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters responded to reports of a vegetation fire at Columbia Avenue X Michigan Avenue in the unincorporated area of Riverside. The fire is 35 acres, burning at a moderate rate. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.

10:15 a.m. Evacuation WARNINGS have been issued for zones RIV-0124, RIV-0125, RIV-0127; North of Massachusetts Avenue, South of Marlborough Avenue, East of Kentwood Drive and Watkins Avenue, and West of Mount Vernon Avenue.

Evacuation map: https://go.genasys.com/10aif7

Resources Assigned
Firefighters: 130
Helicopters: 0
Engine Companies: 29
Air Tankers: 0
Overhead Personnel: 7
Fire Crews: 4
Air Attack: No
EMD: No
Law Enforcement: Yes
Ambulance Ground: 0
Ambulance Air: 0
Truck Companies: 0
Water Tenders: 2
RVC Medic: 0
Utilities: No
American Red Cross: No
Fire Investigator: Yes
Public Information Officer: No
Displaced Persons: No
Specialized Equipment:
Cooperating Agencies
Riverside City FD, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
Prepared By: Tawny Castro
Updated: 7/22/2024 5:01:34 PM
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