Grassy Incident
Incident Name: Grassy Incident
Date Reported: 12/29/2023
Time Reported: 0249 Hours
Incident Location: River Bottom/Rubidoux Rd, Riverside Ca. 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #23-44210
Control Time: 12/28/2023 0400 Hours
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s):
Engine Companies: 3
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Firefighter(s): 12
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Overhead Personnel: 1
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Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100%
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Incident Size Acreage: .25 acres
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a vegetation fire near the 5400 block of Grassy Trail. Upon arrival, personnel observed fire burning in the River Bottom but could not access it from that location. All resources were relocated to Rubidoux Rd and the solar farm where access was made along the “power line” road. Crews eventually accessed the fire and discovered a ¼ acre fire burning in heavy fuels. A hose lay was put in place and crews engaged in fire suppression. The fire involved a large homeless encampment which required extensive work to cool and overhaul. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. All resources have been released.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 12/28/2023 0645
Information Center: 951.826.5321