Arlanza Incident
Incident Name: Arlanza Incident
Date Reported: 11/21/2021
Time Reported: 1128 Hours
Incident Location: Valley View X Mitchell, Riverside, CA 92505
Ward #: Ward 7 Fierro
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #21-037606
Control Time: 11/21/2021 at 1630 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 8
Engine Companies: 20
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Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 90
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Overhead Personnel: 4
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EOC: Yes
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Current Situation
On Sunday November 21, 2021 at 11:28 a.m., the City of Riverside Fire Department responded a 1st alarm vegetation fire assignment to the area of Tyler X Jurupa along with reports of a vehicle accident off road in a ditch. The first due engine company responding observed a large column of smoke in a strong Santa Ana Wind event and requested a second alarm. The first due engine company arrived and assesses several homes being threatened by the fire. The fire was burning in a area of approximately 17 acres along with 4’ of mulch.
The fire was started by a vehicle that was being driven off road that had attempted to make a turn around in the mulch pile. The three occupants of the vehicle were able to escape the vehicle and were non-injured. RPD conducted the investigation and assisted the individuals out of the area to a safety zone.
A large mutual aid request was made for helicopters, fix wing aircraft, dozer and brush trucks to assist with the fire. CAL-Fire / Riverside County, Corona, Hemet, Murrieta and San Bernardino County Fire Department assisted with Master Mutual Aid request.
The fire is currently holding at 17 acres and is in deep mulch, there is no longer any threat to the residential neighborhood. The City of Riverside Fire Department is working with the property manager to mitigation work in the mulch field. Firefighters are expected to be on scene for several days mopping up the mulch. There were no reports of civilian injuries and there was one firefighter injury. The firefighter was transported to a local area hospital in stable condition.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 11/21/2021 1815
Information Center: 951.826.5321
