Incident Update Rider Fire

Date:
07/23/2026
Time:
9:14 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Rider Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-07-21
Incident Status
Active
Location
Mead Valley
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
140
Containment
98%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
3
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
1
Total Personnel
3