Freeway Incident
Incident Name: Freeway Incident
Date Reported: 07/26/23
Time Reported: 1734 Hrs
Incident Location: Hwy 91 @ Cridge
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: 23-25130
Control Time: 1845 hrs
Fatalities: 0
Critical: 0
Moderate: 0
Minor: 0
Non Injury: YES
Displaced Persons:
Loss: 0
Save: NA
Cause:
Evacuations: 0
Evacuation Comments: N/A
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 0
Squad(s): 0
Ambulance(s): 0
Firefighter(s): 11
Safety Officer(s): 0
Public Information Officer(s): 0
Fire Investigator(s): 0
Overhead Personnel:
Mutual Aid:
Specialized Equipment:
EOC:
Utilities:
Red Cross:
Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained: 100
Incident Size Acreage: 3
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a working vegetation fire between the Eastbound 91 Freeway and the railroad tracks near Cridge Street. The first due units reported that the fire was appoximately .5 acre with a moderate rate of spread in the annual grass crop. The fire grew to approximately 3 acres prior to extinguishment. The crews remained on scene to ensure 100% mop up for approximately an hour past initial extinguisment. The BNSF and Union Pacific rail lines were shut down due to the proximity of the crews working on the fire. The respective rail systems were re-opened at approximatley 1930 hours.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Scott Wilson
Prepared By: Scott Wilson
Date / Time Posted: 07/26/2023 @ 2219 hrs
Information Center: 951.826.5321