UC Riverside students left homeless as massive fire rips through apartment complex
A massive fire at an apartment complex in Riverside has left around 150 residents, including UC Riverside students, homeless. The fire broke out at University Riverside Gardens, affecting about 50 of the building's 112 units. Fortunately, all residents evacuated safely, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- ▪The fire started around 11:11 a.m. at University Riverside Gardens.
- ▪Approximately 150 people were displaced due to the blaze.
- ▪University officials are working to support affected students, although the complex is not owned by UC Riverside.
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Metro UC Riverside students left homeless as massive fire rips through apartment complex By Daniel Farr Published May 29, 2026, 8:32 p.m. ET The blaze broke out around 11:11 a.m. See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A fast-moving fire that tore through a Riverside apartment complex, leaving 150 residents — including UC Riverside students — without a home.The blaze broke out around 11:11 a.m. at University Riverside Gardens, located at 3996 Iowa Ave., just west of the UC Riverside campus. 4 Large fire erupts at Riverside apartment building. ABC7 Firefighters arrived to find flames already shooting through the roof, indicating the fire had spread rapidly through the structure.
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