Firefighters Rescue Multiple Dogs From Burning Duplex In Highgrove

Nine people were displaced after a two-alarm fire destroyed both units of a duplex in Highgrove early Monday morning, with firefighters and sheriff’s deputies helping rescue multiple dogs from the burning home.

On November 2, 2026, at approximately 5:15 a.m., CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department and Riverside firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at 465 Transit Avenue.

Arriving crews found a duplex burning and requested a second alarm as firefighters worked to contain the flames.

At least five dogs were rescued from the home, with video showing firefighters and Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies bringing the animals to safety.

An ambulance was requested due to the number of occupants involved. One person was initially unaccounted for but was later located safe.

Firefighters declared the blaze knocked down at approximately 6 a.m.

Both residences within the duplex were considered total losses, leaving nine people displaced.

According to a family member, all of the dogs escaped safely, and no injuries were reported.

Video from the scene also captured an emotional moment as visibly shaken residents embraced one another while processing the loss of their homes.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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