Iowa Incident
Incident Name: Iowa Incident
Date Reported: 10/19/2023
Time Reported: 1130 Hours
Incident Location: 2995 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Natural Gas Leak
Incident Number: RIV #23-035530
Control Time: 10/19/2023 at 1400 Hours
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Evacuations: 10 Businesses
Evacuation Comments: Evacuation order lifted.
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 3
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s):
Ambulance(s):
Firefighter(s): 20
Safety Officer(s): 1
Public Information Officer(s): 1
Fire Investigator(s):
Overhead Personnel: 3
Mutual Aid:
Specialized Equipment:
EOC: Yes
Utilities: Southern California Gas Company
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to 2995 Iowa Ave to the construction site located in the front of Stater Bros grocery store. A 4” natural gas line was accidentally ruptured by construction crews. Stater Bros and surrounding businesses were evacuated as a precaution due to the gas leak. Southern California Gas Company responded to the incident and mitigated the leak. The Riverside Police Department responded to the incident to assist with evacuations and the closure of local streets surrounding the construction site.
Riverside County Environmental Health was requested to respond to the scene to assist Stater Bros with mitigating any spoiled food from the gas line being shut down during the incident.
A total of three chief officers, three engine companies, one truck, three overhead personnel and our Haz-Mat team responded to the incident. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. Once the gas leak was mitigated, local streets were re-opened along with the businesses that were evacuated.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Captain Robert Abbruzzese
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 10/19/2023 1807
Information Center: 951.826.5321
