Vegetation Fire
Incident Name: Dexter Incident
Date Reported: 04/27/2021
Time Reported: 2037 Hours
Incident Location: Dexter x Bike Patch
Ward #: Ward 1 - Edwards
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV 21-0012763
Control Time: 2115
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Chief Officer(s): BC Kodat
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
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Incident Size Acreage: .5
Current Situation
All units responded to a tree fire in the area of Dexter Drive near the VFW. On arrival Truck 1 found about 20 palm trees and the surrounding grass on fire. Two additional engines were requested as the fire was moving upslope towards several homes. The fire was contained to about ½ acre and the palm trees within. Reports of a homeless person starting the fire and fleeing the area were provided to RPD for further investigation. After searching the area no suspect matching the description was located.
No civilian or firefighter injuries.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Kodat
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Kodat
Date / Time Posted: 04/27/2021 2230
Information Center: 951.826.5321
