The Riverside Fire Department Friday is investigating a suspected arson that caused tends of thousands of dollars in damage to a U.S. Post Office just west of downtown Riverside
Fire crews responded at 1:51 a.m. Friday to a series of nearby fires near Sunnyside Drive, Brian Guzzetta of the Riverside Fire Department told City News Service.
Guzzetta said that upon arrival, firefighters saw a fire on the rear side of the U.S. Post Office at 3681 Sunnyside Drive and several trash fires nearby.
Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell said three engine crews and a truck company — numbering 15 personnel — were sent to the location and encountered flames to the rear of the Post Office.