Alessandro Incident
Incident Name: Alessandro Incident
Date Reported: 11/26/2024
Time Reported: 1455 Hours
Incident Location: Alessandro Blvd X Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
Ward #: Ward 4 Conder
Type of Incident: Chemical Spill
Incident Number: RIV #24-041711
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 1
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At approximately 2:55 p.m. on November 26, 2024, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to an incident involving a container spill in the #1 turn lane from westbound Alessandro Boulevard to westbound Arlington Avenue. A single engine company was dispatched to address the situation.
The container, a 275-gallon tote of glue used in concrete binding, fell from a trailer, resulting in a spill. The Riverside Police Department and City Streets Division also responded to assist with the scene.
Notification to CAL-OSHA will be made for the spill along with the City of Riverside Fire Department Prevention Division.
The company responsible for the spilled product is coordinating with Clean Harbors to safely secure the tote and conduct thorough cleanup operations on city streets.
Estimated time of mitigation will be 1900 hours.
No injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Captain Chris Anderson
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 11/26/2024 1642
Information Center: 951.826.5321