Buchanan Incident
Incident Name: Buchanan Incident
Date Reported: 2/07/2024
Time Reported: 0908
Incident Location: Buchanan Street Bridge X Magnolia Ave , Riverside, CA 92505
Ward #: Ward 6 Perry
Type of Incident: Confined Space Entry
Incident Number: RIV #24-004583
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Chief Officer(s): 3
Engine Companies: 2
Truck Companies: 2
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Firefighter(s): 11
Safety Officer(s): 1
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The City of Riverside Fire Department is currently on scene at Buchanan Street Bridge X Magnolia Ave for the smell of smoke and smoke coming from the bridge utility access area.
RCTC was in the process of securing the access plates to the bridge, when they observed and smelled smoke coming from the bridge utility access opening. The fire department is in the process of a confined space entry into the bridge utility access opening to locate the source of the smoke.
Further information to be provided as the Incident Commander releases information.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Brian Guzzetta
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 02/07/2024 1045
Information Center: 951.826.5321
