Riverside Fire Department

Grassy Incident



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Incident Name: Grassy Incident

Date Reported: 12/29/2023

Time Reported: 0249 Hours

Incident Location: River Bottom/Rubidoux Rd, Riverside Ca. 92501

Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards

Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire

Incident Number: RIV #23-44210

Control Time: 12/28/2023 0400 Hours

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Cause:

  • Unintentional
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    Resources Assigned


    Chief Officer(s):

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies:

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    Ambulance(s):

    Firefighter(s): 12

    Safety Officer(s):

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    Overhead Personnel: 1

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    Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100%

    Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained:

    Incident Size Acreage: .25 acres


    Current Situation


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    The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a vegetation fire near the 5400 block of Grassy Trail.  Upon arrival, personnel observed fire burning in the River Bottom but could not access it from that location.  All resources were relocated to Rubidoux Rd and the solar farm where access was made along the “power line” road.  Crews eventually accessed the fire and discovered a ¼ acre fire burning in heavy fuels.  A hose lay was put in place and crews engaged in fire suppression.   The fire involved a large homeless encampment which required extensive work to cool and overhaul.  There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.  All resources have been released.


    Assisting Aid Agencies



    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Date / Time Posted: 12/28/2023 0645

    Information Center: 951.826.5321