Riverside, CA – On January 13, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., the Riverside City Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire at 1926 Spruce St. Upon arrival, crews found a salvage yard fire with vegetation involvement along the embankment of the SB 215 freeway.
A 3rd alarm response was initially requested, later escalating to a 4th alarm. The fire impacted the SB 215 and EB 91 freeway transition, burning several vehicles and spreading up the hill to the freeway.
The cause is under investigation, and crews are expected to remain on scene for several hours. Authorities urge motorists to avoid the area. Further updates will follow as more details emerge.