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Fire incidents and enforcement in Riverside County

Overview

In late July 2026, Riverside County officials reported a 22% increase in illegal fireworks citations compared to the previous year, with over 2,000 pounds of unlicensed pyrotechnics seized during the Fourth of July weekend. Despite the rise in citations, fire crews saw a one-third decrease in fireworks-related blazes compared to 2025. Authorities attributed the reduced fire risk to public information campaigns and recent amendments to Ordinance No. 858, which increased civil penalties and added property owner liability.

By late August, a separate brush fire, known as the Wood Fire, scorched over 60 acres near Perris. The blaze, which may have originated from a rubbish pile, prompted evacuation orders for residential and agricultural zones and necessitated the closure of several local roads. Multiple firefighting agencies, including Cal Fire and local departments, utilized air tankers and helicopters to contain the fire.

Entities

Cal Fire · Perris · Riverside County Fire Chief · Riverside County · Riverside County Fire Department

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Riverside County brush fire burns over 60 acres near Perris

    The Wood Fire burned over 60 acres in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for residents near Perris amid dangerous heat.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Riverside County Issues Over 200 Fireworks Violation Citations

    Riverside County issued 212 fireworks citations, seized 2,105 lb of illegal pyrotechnics, handled 69 blazes, and raised penalties after a Fourth‑of‑July enforcement campaign.

Sources

abc7.com · mynewsla.com