Incident Name: Dexter Incident
Date Reported: 7/17/2023Time Reported: 1917 Hours
Incident Location: Mission Inn X Santa Ana River, Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #23-023921
Control Time: 7/17/2023 at 2114 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
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Firefighter(s): 15
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Incident Size Acreage: .3
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to the Old Boy Scout camp for a vegetation fire that originated in a homeless camp. The fire was held to 1/3 acre with no firefighter or civilian injuries. Firefighters were on scene for several hours due to difficult access and extensive mop-up due to several palm trees involved in the fire.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 7/18/2023 0715
Information Center: 951.826.5321