Riverside Fire Department

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Incident Name: Central Incident

Date Reported: 10/9/2022

Time Reported: 0105 Hours

Incident Location: 5232 Central, Riverside CA 92504

Ward #: Ward 3 Fierro

Type of Incident: Senior Care Facility Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #22-34863

Control Time: 10/09/2022 at 0115 Hours

Fatalities:

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Moderate:

Minor: 1

Non Injury:

Displaced Persons: 10

Loss: $50,000

/* $2,000,000 */

Cause:

  • Cause under investigation
  • Evacuations: 20

    Evacuation Comments: Multiple sheltered in place



    Resources Assigned


    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s): 1

    Ambulance(s): 1

    Firefighter(s): 16

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    Fire Investigator(s): 2

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    Current Situation


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    At 0105 Hours on 10/09/2022, The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a senior assisted living center in the 5200 block of Central Avenue.  Upon arrival, the first engine company reported light smoke and alarms sounding on the first floor. They discovered a couch had been on fire in a hallway but had been extinguished by the sprinkler system.  The sprinkler system had flooded the hallway and water damage was found in approximately 10 rooms.  The sprinkler system was shut off and crews performed water salvage operations.  The facility made arrangements for alternative housing for 10 displaced residents.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. There was one minor injury due to a resident falling while trying to evacuate.  The patient was transported by ambulance to a local hospital in stable condition.

     


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Date / Time Posted: 10/09/2022 0630

    Information Center: 951.826.5321