Riverside Fire Department

Columbia Incident



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Incident Name: Columbia Incident

Date Reported: 12/21/2023

Time Reported: 0423

Incident Location: 900 Block of Columbia Ave Riverside, CA

Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards

Type of Incident: Exterior Structure Fire - Commercial

Incident Number: RIV #23-043361

Control Time: 0445

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Displaced Persons: 0

Loss: 10000

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    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s): 1

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    Firefighter(s): 17

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    Fire Investigator(s): 1

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  • No Mutual Aid Received
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    Current Situation


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    On December 21st, 2023, The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire reported near the 900 block of Columbia Ave.  Fire department crews arrived on scene and found heavy black smoke coming from behind a large commercial warehouse.  Upon further investigation the fire department personnel found a pile of tires burning up against the building.  An aggressive attack was initiated, and the fire was contained to the building’s exterior.  The interior and roof investigated and there were not any hazards identified.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.  There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported.


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 12/21/2023 0600

    Information Center: 951.826.5321