Mt. Rubidoux
Incident Name: Mt. Rubidoux
Date Reported: 07/06/2020
Time Reported: 2143 Hours
Incident Location: Carlson Dog Park at the base of Mt. Rubidoux
Ward #: Ward1, Councilmember Erin Edwards
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #20-019263
Control Time: 06/06/2020 at 2241 Hours
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Displaced Persons: None
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
Truck Companies: 0
Squad(s): 0
Ambulance(s): 0
Firefighter(s): 14
Safety Officer(s): 0
Public Information Officer(s): 0
Fire Investigator(s): 0
Overhead Personnel: 0
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Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100%
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained:
Incident Size Acreage: 1/2 Acre
Current Situation
The city of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a vegetation fire near the Carlson Dog Park at the base of Mt Rubidoux on the north side of Mt Rubidoux Park. Firefighters found about a quarter acre of vegetation burning at the base of the mountain, and quickly progressing up the slope. Riverside firefighters quickly attacked the flanks of the fire, stopping its forward progress at ½ acre. The fire was placed under control in about 15 minutes, with firefighters remaining on scene for an additional 30 minutes to mop-up and cut a defensive line around the fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined after investigation. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries during the incident.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: BC Jeff DeLaurie
Prepared By: Jeff DeLaurie
Date / Time Posted: 07/06/2020 at 2342 Hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321