Riverside Fire Department

Buchanan Incident



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Incident Name: Buchanan Incident

Date Reported: 2/07/2024

Time Reported: 0908

Incident Location: Buchanan Street Bridge X Magnolia Ave , Riverside, CA 92505

Ward #: Ward 6 Perry

Type of Incident: Confined Space Entry

Incident Number: RIV #24-004583

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    Chief Officer(s): 3

    Engine Companies: 2

    Truck Companies: 2

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    Firefighter(s): 11

    Safety Officer(s): 1

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    Current Situation


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    The City of Riverside Fire Department is currently on scene at Buchanan Street Bridge X Magnolia Ave for the smell of smoke and smoke coming from the bridge utility access area.

    RCTC was in the process of securing the access plates to the bridge, when they observed and smelled smoke coming from the bridge utility access opening.  The fire department is in the process of a confined space entry into the bridge utility access opening to locate the source of the smoke. 

    Further information to be provided as the Incident Commander releases information. 


    Assisting Aid Agencies



    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Brian Guzzetta

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Date / Time Posted: 02/07/2024 1045

    Information Center: 951.826.5321