Rider Fire

Incident Updates

07/21/2026 5:06 PM

The forward rate of spread was stopped at 4:26 PM, and crews continue to mop up and strengthen control lines. There are no reports of injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/21/2026 4:36 PM

The fire is now 140 aces.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/21/2026 3:02 PM

Crews are making good progress on the flanks of the fire.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/21/2026 2:16 PM

Firefighters are at scene of a ten-acre vegetation fire with additional resources responding. No evacuations or injuries reported.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

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Road Closures

Harvill Avenue x Placentia Avenue
Rider Street x Patterson Avenue
Cajalco Road x Seaton Avenue

Resources Assigned

180

Personnel
2

Helicopters
32

Engines
3

Dozers
2

Water Tenders
4

Crews

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

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	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
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	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Advisory ^{Reference 4}
	Shelter in Place ^{Reference 5}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 6}
	Normal ^{Reference 7}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 8}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Advisory: Residents should be aware of the situation and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Shelter in Place: Go inside the nearest safe building, lock all doors and windows, and stay there until local authorities give the "all clear".
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

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