Deliberate Fire Near Bristol Homes, Illegal Fireworks Trigger Riverside Blaze

Several fires occurred recently in different U.S. locations, with causes ranging from deliberate acts to accidents and illegal fireworks. In Bristol, a deliberate grass fire behind homes and a primary school threatened back gardens and was extinguished by firefighters, raising concerns amid ongoing housing development plans. In Chatteris, a fire in an open area was quickly controlled, with the cause ruled accidental. In Fort Wayne, firefighters responded to a basement fire in a multi-unit residence, successfully evacuating occupants and containing the blaze to prevent further spread. In Riverside, California, a brush fire that nearly reached homes was caused by illegal fireworks, prompting an ongoing arson investigation; this incident recalls previous destructive fires in the area also linked to fireworks. Authorities in Riverside continue to seek information to prevent further fire hazards linked to pyrotechnics use.