Eucalyptus Incident
Incident Name: Eucalyptus Incident
Date Reported: 01/25/2021
Time Reported: 1431
Incident Location: 3500 Block of Eucalyptus Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 2 Melendrez
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: 21-002955
Control Time: 1/25/2021 at 1600 Hours
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Loss: $60,000
/* $250,000 */
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 17
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Current Situation
On Monday January 25, 2021 at 2:32 p.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department responded a first alarm structure fire assignment to the 3500 Block of Eucalyptus. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a duplex with light grey smoke showing from the attic space. The building was evacuated. Firefighters performed a coordinated fire attack on the attic fire while salvaging and preserving the contents of the structure. The fire was held to the attic space over one apartment. Due to the damage to the electrical wiring and roof, the building is not habitable.
A total of 17 firefighters and one chief officer responded to the incident. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. A total of three adults and four children were displaced. The displaced residents refused Red Cross services and were seeking shelter with family members. The displaced residents were each issued a California Fire Foundation SAVE Card.
The cause of the fire was undetermined after investigation with probable cause being electrical in the attic space. The loss is estimated at $60,000 with a save of $250,000. Due to the salvage efforts, there was no content loss.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Date / Time Posted: 01/25/2021
Information Center: 951.237.6310
