Challen Incident
Incident Name: Challen Incident
Date Reported: 07/03/2023
Time Reported: 2115 Hours
Incident Location: Challen Park
Ward #: Ward 6 Perry
Type of Incident: Brush Fire
Incident Number: RIV #23-022080
Control Time: 2215 Hours
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
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Firefighter(s): 17
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Fire Investigator(s): 2
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Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100%
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained:
Incident Size Acreage: .6
Current Situation
On July 3rd at 9:15 PM. The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a brush fire reported at Challen Park. Fire department crews arrived on scene and found a 100’ by 100’ area burning in tall grasses at a moderate rate of spread on the hill inside the park. The fire was inside the park and there were not any threats to any structures. Fire department crews quickly engaged and extinguished the fire. The fire was contained at .6 acres. The fire was caused by juveniles playing with fireworks. There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Date / Time Posted: 07/03/2023 2300
Information Center: 951.826.5321
