Campus Status

UCR Emergency Notification System Alert

During an emergency, important information regarding campus operations will be indicated below.

 Campus is open without restrictions 

CAMPUS STATUS: OPEN 

For real time emergency updates text UCRSAFE to 67283

 View the Air Now Clarity Sensor Data at UCR 

Updated May 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The UC Riverside community expresses its heartfelt sorrow to those who have lost property or been displaced. UCR is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We are currently conducting outreach to the affected students to ensure they have the support they need. 

Below are answers to many questions you may have. For immediate support, contact [email protected]. 

For ongoing updates, check the Basic Needs website at basicneeds.ucr.edu or the UCR Instagram pages at @ucriversideofficial.

The FAQ for basic needs is at Emergency Support | Basic Needs

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May 29, 2026 

3:05PM

Iowa apartment fire update.

The City of Riverside has established an evacuation center at Bordwell Park. Check-in is in the Stratton Community Center located at 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside, CA 92507.

May 29, 2026

11:12 AM

Campus Safety Advisory: Active Fire at 3996 Iowa Avenue

Emergency personnel from the Riverside Fire Department, Riverside Police Department, and UCRPD are currently responding to an active structure fire at 3996 Iowa Avenue.

Due to the location of the fire, smoke is visibly drifting across the west side of the UCR campus. Community members who are sensitive to smoke or experiencing negative impacts are advised to take appropriate safety precautions. UCRPD will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

Campus Status will update if changes occur. Check back often.