Riverside Fire Department

John Incident



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Incident Name: John Incident

Date Reported: 02/11/2024

Time Reported: 0444 Hours

Incident Location: 2100 block of John St., Riverside, CA 92503

Ward #: Ward 5 Placensia

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #24-005068

Control Time: 0510 Hours

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Displaced Persons: 2

Loss: $200,000

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  • Failure of equipment or heat source
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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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    Current Situation


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    On February 11, 2024, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire reported at the 2100 block of John St.  Fire department crews arrived on scene and found a working fire in a medium one-story house.  The fire originated in an attached carport and spread into a 2 car garage.  The first arriving unit quickly and efficiently attacked the fire and were able to limit the spread to the garage.  There was minimal damage to the living quarters of the residence.  The cause of the fire was failure of equipment.  There were a total of two displaced residents.  There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.  The loss was $100,000 to the structure and another $100,000 to the contents.


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell

    Date / Time Posted: 02/11/2024 0720

    Information Center: 951.351.6120