Videos circulating on social media showed thick black smoke and flames engulfing parts of the building. A fire broke out at a University of California, Riverside student apartment complex on Friday. According to CBS News, the blaze erupted at Iowa Garden Apartments, located at 2996 Iowa Avenue in Riverside. Videos circulating on social media showed thick black smoke and flames engulfing parts of the building. Authorities have not reported any injuries, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.Fire breaks out at University of California, Riverside. (Unsplash)Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read MoreSee Less