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Target Incident



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Incident Name: Target Incident

Date Reported: 02/12/2024

Time Reported: 0823 Hours

Incident Location: 2755 Canyon Springs Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92506

Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes

Type of Incident: Haz-Mat

Incident Number: RIV #24-005199

Control Time: 02/12/2024 at 1210 Hours

Fatalities:

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Moderate:

Minor: 1

Non Injury:

Displaced Persons:

Loss: $25,000

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  • Failure of equipment or heat source
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    Resources Assigned


    Chief Officer(s): 2

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s):

    Ambulance(s): 4

    Firefighter(s): 22

    Safety Officer(s): 1

    Public Information Officer(s): 1

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  • Haz-Mat
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    Current Situation


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    On February 12, 2024, at 8:23 a.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department was dispatched to the Target located at 2755 Canyon Springs Parkway for reports of smell of gas within the business.  The first arriving engine company upgraded the incident to a Hazardous Materials Incident.   There were also several employees who complained of medical issues.  Several employees were treated and released on scene.  One employee was transported in minor condition by AMR to a local area hospital.  Out of precaution, the building was evacuated.  Resources that responded to the incident included the following:

    • Two Chief Officers
    • Three Engine Companies
    • One Truck Company
    • One HazMat Team
    • One Safety Officer
    • 4 AMR units
    • Riverside County Environmental Health

    The Hazardous Materials Team made entry into the structure and reported normal atmospheric conditions with no harmful gasses found in the structure.  It was determined that the source of the odor was from an emergency back-up generator on site that ran propane and diesel fuel.  Facilities management was on scene conducting the monthly generator check, when it malfunctioned, and the smell of propane entered the structure.  

    A total of 42 employees were evacuated from the structure.  A total of 22 firefighters and two chief officers responded to the incident.   The building was turned back over to Target Managers.  The estimated retail loss is $25,000 for the duration of the store being closed during the incident. 


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • AMR

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Date / Time Posted: 02/12/2024 1322

    Information Center: 951.826.5321