Riverside Fire Department

Commerce Incident



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Incident Name: Commerce Incident

Date Reported: 11/19/2021

Time Reported: 2136 Hours

Incident Location: 3500 block of Commerce St.

Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes

Type of Incident: Commercial Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV# 21-037419

Control Time: 11/19/2021 at 2209 Hours

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Displaced Persons: 0

Loss: 30,000

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    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 2

    Squad(s): 1

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    Firefighter(s): 21

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    Fire Investigator(s): 2

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    On November 19th at 9:36 P.M., the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3500 block of Commerce St.  Fire department units arrived and found a large vacant commercial structure with moderate smoke coming from the building.  Fire department crews forced entry into the building and were able to contain the fire to the area of origin.  There is extensive damage to a  raised foundation floor that required extensive overhaul.  Riverside fire department arson investigators responded to the incident.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.  There were not any firefighter or civilian injuries reported.


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  • RPD

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 11/20/2021

    Information Center: 951.826.5321