Riverside Fire Department

Market Incident



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Incident Name: Market Incident

Date Reported: 07/17/2021

Time Reported: 1742 Hours

Incident Location: West 60 freeway at Market St.

Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards

Type of Incident: Traffic Collision with Fire

Incident Number: RIV #21-022170

Control Time: 1807 Hours

Fatalities:

Critical:

Moderate: 1

Minor:

Non Injury:

Displaced Persons:

Loss: 10,000

Save: 0

Cause:

  • Unintentional
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    Resources Assigned


    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 4

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s): 1

    Ambulance(s):

    Firefighter(s): 20

    Safety Officer(s):

    Public Information Officer(s):

    Fire Investigator(s):

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    Incident Size Acreage: 1


    Current Situation


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    On July 17th, 2021 at 5:42 P.M.,  The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a traffic collision with possible extrication on the west bound 60 freeway at Market St.  While units were en route, additional callers reported the vehicle was on fire.  The first due engine reported one vehicle on fire with the surrounding vegetation burning.  Additional fire department resources were requested, and mutual aid was provided by Cal Fire.  There was one patient, the driver of the vehicle.  The patient had self-extricated prior to our arrival and was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

    Fire department crews contained the fire at 1-acre with the assistance of two Cal Fire engine crews.  The fire was placed under control at 6:07 P.M.  There were not any firefighter injuries.

     


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • RPD

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 07/17/2021 2045

    Information Center: 951.351.6120