Firefighters Douse Small Brush Fire At Park in Riverside Ignited by Children

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Firefighters doused a little more than half acre brush fire that was ignited by children playing with fireworks at an area park in Riverside, authorities said Tuesday. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:15 p.m. Monday to Challen Park, 4602 Challen Ave., the City of Riverside Fire Department reported. The fire was controlled at 10:15 p.m. No injuries were reported. "The fire was inside the park and there were not any threats to any structures," according to a news statement. "The fire was contained at .6 acres. The fire was caused by juveniles playing with fireworks." Copyright 2023, City News Service, Inc.