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Incident Name: Atlanta Incident

Date Reported: 02/22/2023

Time Reported: 0125

Incident Location: 2000 block of Atlanta Ave.

Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards

Type of Incident: Pallet/Hand Sanitizer Fire

Incident Number: RIV #230006290

Control Time: 144156

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Loss: 60,000

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  • Cause under investigation
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    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 5

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s): 1

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    Firefighter(s): 27

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    Fire Investigator(s): 3

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  • Haz-Mat
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    Current Situation


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    On February 22nd, 2023, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire reported at the 2000 block of Atlanta.  Fire department crews arrived on scene and found a large stack of pallets containing hand sanitizer burning.   The pallets were stored against a large commercial warehouse.  The fire was wind driven and extended to additional pallets of hand sanitizer on the property.  Fire department crews made an aggressive attack on the fire.  It was contained to the pallets and caused damage to the exterior of the building.  Riverside Fire Prevention is on scene to coordinate the clean up and proper disposal of the remaining materials.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.  There were not any civilian for firefighter injuries reported.


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • Riverside County Environmental Health
  • Riverside Public Works

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 02/22/2023 2100

    Information Center: 951.826.5321