Sun Incident
Incident Name: Sun Incident
Date Reported: 02.09.2020
Time Reported: 1219 Hours
Incident Location: 3400 Block of Sun Ct., Riverside, CA 92507
Ward #: Ward 2 Melendrez
Type of Incident: Residential Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #20-004290
Control Time: 02/09/2020 at 1356 Hours
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Loss: $100,000
Save: $300,000
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 21
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Current Situation
On Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 12:19 p.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department responded a first alarm structure fire assignment to the 3400 Block of Sun Ct. for reports of a residential house on fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a single story single family residential house with an attached garage with fire in the garage. Firefighters performed an aggressive fire attack holding the fire to the garage and rescuing three dogs from the house. Firefighters performed a primary and secondary search and no residents were found.
Firefighters contained the fire to the garage and performed salvage along with overhaul. The cause of the fire was determined to be the dryer and possibly a clogged lent vent. Damage to the house was estimated at $70,000 with a save of $300,000. The residents were given a California Save Card worth $250.00 to aide in the recovery of the incident. Electrical and Gas were shut off to the residential house due to the extensive damage in the garage. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The residents were re-united with their family pets.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 02/09/2020 1739 Hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321
