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Incident Name: Iowa Incident

Date Reported: 12/17/2021

Time Reported: 2:45 p.m.

Incident Location: Iowa X University, Riverside, CA 92507

Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes

Type of Incident: Trash Truck Fire

Incident Number: RIV #21-040742

Control Time: 12/17/2021 at 1515 Hours

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Loss: $50,000

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    Current Situation


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    On December 17, 2021, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded a response to a trash truck fire at Iowa X University.  Firefighters arrived to find the cab of a Burtec Trash Truck on fire.  The fire was contained to the motor and cab of the vehicle.  The fire did not extend into the trash compartment of the trash truck.  Iowa was closed in both directions during the duration of the fire.  There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • RPD

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Date / Time Posted: 12/17/20212 1630

    Information Center: 951.826.5321