Riverside Fire Department

Biscayne Incident



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Incident Name: Biscayne Incident

Date Reported: 07/19/2021

Time Reported: 1342 Hours

Incident Location: 6700 block of Biscayne Ave., Riverside CA 92503

Ward #: 7

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #21-022412

Control Time: 07/19/2021 at 1408 Hours

Fatalities:

Critical:

Moderate:

Minor: 1

Non Injury:

Displaced Persons: 0

Loss: 400,000

Save: 1,000,000

Cause:

  • Cause undetermined after investigation
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    Resources Assigned


    Chief Officer(s): 3

    Engine Companies: 5

    Truck Companies: 2

    Squad(s): 1

    Ambulance(s): 2

    Firefighter(s): 24

    Safety Officer(s):

    Public Information Officer(s): 1

    Fire Investigator(s): 2

    Overhead Personnel: 3

    Mutual Aid:

    Specialized Equipment:

  • Breathing Support
  • EOC: 1

    Utilities: 1

    Red Cross:

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    Current Situation


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    On July 19, 2021, at 1:42 P.M. the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 6700 block of Biscayne Dr.  The first due engine reported one well involved structure fire spreading to a neighboring house.  Biscayne command was established and a second alarm and breathing support were dispatched to the incident.  The fire later extended to adjacent properties on Farrier Ave.  The fire was placed under control at 2:08 P.M.  One person was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries.  There were not any firefighter injuries reported.  The cause of the fire was undetermined.


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • Southern California Gas Company

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 07/19/2021 1800

    Information Center: 951.826.5321