Massachusetts Incident
Incident Name: Massachusetts Incident
Date Reported: 10/19/2023
Time Reported: 1126 Hours
Incident Location: 2995 Iowa Avenue
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Gas Leak
Incident Number: RIV #23-035530
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Evacuations: Yes - Local Businesses
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 3
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
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Firefighter(s): 14
Safety Officer(s): 2
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Overhead Personnel: 3
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EOC: Yes
Utilities: Yes
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department is currently responding to an active gas leak situation at the parking lot of 2995 Iowa Avenue, caused by ongoing construction work. Evacuations of affected businesses are already underway. Assistance has been requested from the Southern California Gas Company and the Riverside Police Department (RPD). Leading the incident is Battalion 1 Vanderhhorst as the Incident Commander, and there are currently two Chiefs, three Engines, one Truck, and three overhead personnel present on the scene.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Brian Guzzetta
Date / Time Posted: 10/19/2023 1245
Information Center: 951.826.5321