Fairmount Incdient
Incident Name: Fairmount Incident
Date Reported: 08/01/2020
Time Reported: 1759 Hours
Incident Location: 1700 Block of Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Multiple Residential Structure Fires
Incident Number: RIV #20-021944
Control Time: 08/01/2020 at 2130 Hours
Fatalities:
Critical:
Moderate:
Minor: 2
Non Injury:
Displaced Persons:
Loss: $400,000
Save: $700,000
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 2
Engine Companies: 7
Truck Companies: 3
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 2
Firefighter(s): 30
Safety Officer(s): 1
Public Information Officer(s):
Fire Investigator(s): 1
Overhead Personnel: 2
Mutual Aid:
Specialized Equipment:
EOC: 1
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Current Situation
On Saturday August 1, 2020, The City of Riverside Fire Department dispatched a first alarm structure fire assignment to the 1700 Block of Fairmount Blvd. A Chief Officer arrived on scene to discover four working residential structure fires. Two residential structures were on fire at 1755 Fairmount Blvd, one detached garage structure at 1765 Fairmount Blvd, and the one residential structure at 1755 Fairmount Blvd. The incident was upgraded to a second and third alarm. A total of 30 firefighters, two chief officers and two overhead personnel were assigned to the incident.
The fire had originated to the rear property of 1765 Fairmount Blvd in the backyard. The fire was wind driven by the onshore winds and extended into the residential properties. Arson Investigators on scene conducted a investigation and were unable to determine the cause after investigation.
There was one firefighter injury who was hit in the head by a fallen pine tree branch. The firefighter was treated and released back to full duty from a local area hospital.
One civilian was treated and released on scene after complaining of smoke inhalation.
Total estimated loss is at $400,000 with a combined estimated save at $700,000.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 08/02/2020 0535
Information Center: 951.237-6310
