Atlanta Incident
Incident Name: Atlanta Incident
Date Reported: 02/22/2023
Time Reported: 0125
Incident Location: 2000 block of Atlanta Ave.
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Pallet/Hand Sanitizer Fire
Incident Number: RIV #230006290
Control Time: 144156
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Loss: 60,000
Save: 5,000,000
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 5
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 27
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Fire Investigator(s): 3
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Current Situation
On February 22nd, 2023, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire reported at the 2000 block of Atlanta. Fire department crews arrived on scene and found a large stack of pallets containing hand sanitizer burning. The pallets were stored against a large commercial warehouse. The fire was wind driven and extended to additional pallets of hand sanitizer on the property. Fire department crews made an aggressive attack on the fire. It was contained to the pallets and caused damage to the exterior of the building. Riverside Fire Prevention is on scene to coordinate the clean up and proper disposal of the remaining materials. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were not any civilian for firefighter injuries reported.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Date / Time Posted: 02/22/2023 2100
Information Center: 951.826.5321