River Crest Incident
Incident Name: River Crest Incident
Date Reported: 11/04/2020
Time Reported: 1425 Hours
Incident Location: River Crest St.
Ward #: 2
Type of Incident: Confined Space with Fire
Incident Number: RIV #20-32209
Control Time: 11/04/2020 at 1600 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
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Firefighter(s): 14
Safety Officer(s): 1
Public Information Officer(s): 1
Fire Investigator(s): 1
Overhead Personnel: 3
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Current Situation
City of Riverside Fire responded to reported vegetation fire around the railroad tracks behind RaceWay Ford. Upon fire department personnel arrival they discovered a 100 foot tunnel running underneath the railroad track with fire within the tunnel. City of Riverside Fire Department Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to assist with confined space entry and extinguishment of fire. No victims were found within the tunnel. Cause of Fire is homeless living within the tunnel. No firefighter or civilian injuries.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Michael Staley
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Michael Staley
Date / Time Posted: 11/04/2020 1700
Information Center: 951.826.5321
