Central Incident
Incident Name: Central Incident
Date Reported: 10/9/2022
Time Reported: 0105 Hours
Incident Location: 5232 Central, Riverside CA 92504
Ward #: Ward 3 Fierro
Type of Incident: Senior Care Facility Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #22-34863
Control Time: 10/09/2022 at 0115 Hours
Fatalities:
Critical:
Moderate:
Minor: 1
Non Injury:
Displaced Persons: 10
Loss: $50,000
Save: $2,000,000
Cause:
Evacuations: 20
Evacuation Comments: Multiple sheltered in place
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 16
Safety Officer(s):
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Fire Investigator(s): 2
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Current Situation
At 0105 Hours on 10/09/2022, The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a senior assisted living center in the 5200 block of Central Avenue. Upon arrival, the first engine company reported light smoke and alarms sounding on the first floor. They discovered a couch had been on fire in a hallway but had been extinguished by the sprinkler system. The sprinkler system had flooded the hallway and water damage was found in approximately 10 rooms. The sprinkler system was shut off and crews performed water salvage operations. The facility made arrangements for alternative housing for 10 displaced residents. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There was one minor injury due to a resident falling while trying to evacuate. The patient was transported by ambulance to a local hospital in stable condition.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 10/09/2022 0630
Information Center: 951.826.5321