Boy Scout Incident
Incident Name: Boy Scout Incident
Date Reported: 02/18/2025
Time Reported: 1651 HRS
Incident Location: 4600 Block of Mission Inn
Ward #: Ward 1 Falcone
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV-#006472
Control Time: 1710
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
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Firefighter(s): 16
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
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Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained: 100
Incident Size Acreage: .5
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a reported Vegetation Fire around the old Boy Scout Camp. Upon arriving on scene Battalion1 reported a 1/4 -1/2 acre in heavy fuels. The crews on scene were able to stop the forward progress of the fire in approximately 20 Minutes. Crews remained on scene for an additional 60 minutes to ensure full extinguishment. An investigator was assigned to the fire and found the fire to be human caused, most likely from a homeless individual who was cooking in the area of the origin. There were no civilian nor Fire Fighter injuries reported.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Scott Wilson
Prepared By: Scott Wilson
Date / Time Posted: 02/18/2025 2152
Information Center: 951.826.5321
