Elmwood Incident
Incident Name: Elmwood Incident
Date Reported: 02/16/2022
Time Reported: 2257 Hours
Incident Location: 4000 block of Elmwood Ct. Riverside, CA 92506
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV 22-0005955
Control Time: 2330 Hours
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Displaced Persons: 1
Loss: 200000
Save: 400000
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 5
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 25
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Utilities: 1
Red Cross: 1
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Current Situation
On February 16th, 2022, at 10: 57 PM, the City of Riverside responded to a structure fire in the 4000 block of Elmwood Ct. Upon arrival the first due engine reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of a one-story house and a detached garage. Elmwood Command was established, and firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack. A primary search of the two buildings was completed. The occupant had evacuated prior to our arrival. The fire was placed under control at 11:30 PM. The fire was contained to the detached garage/secondary house and a back covered patio connected to the primary residence. The cause of the fire was undetermined but likely the due to an unattended candle. There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported. The Red Cross was requested for one displaced resident and a SAVE card has been issued.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Date / Time Posted: 02/17/2022 0930
Information Center: 951.826.5321
