Incident Update Columbia Fire

Date:
07/22/2024
Time:
5:17 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Columbia Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-22
Incident Status
Finalized
Location
Columbia Avenue / Michigan Avenue, Highgrove
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
57
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

[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 now 75% contained. Evacuation WARNINGS have been lifted. Smoke will still be visible within 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 are making good progress on containment lines. The evacuation warnings remain in place. 

 

The fire is 10 acres burning in steep terrain in light flashy fuels. 

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
0
Water Tenders
0
Helicopters
0
Dozers
0
Hand Crews
0
Other
0
Total Personnel
0

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Riverside City Fire Department, Riverside County Sheriff's Department.