Riverside Fire Department

Greenhurst Incident



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Incident Name: Greenhurst Incident

Date Reported: 1/3/2021

Time Reported: 1208 Hours

Incident Location: 11100 Block of Greenhurst Dr., Riverside, CA 92505

Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway

Type of Incident: Residential Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #21-000291

Control Time: 1230

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Loss: 150,000

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  • Failure of equipment or heat source
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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


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    The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at the 11100 Block of Greenhurst Dr.  The first due engine reported a working structure fire with moderate smoke coming from the attic vents.  Once inside, the crew confirmed there was a working attic fire.  Engine crews made an aggressive interior attack while the truck company performed vertical ventilation.  A primary search was completed all residents were out and accounted for.  There were not any firefighter or civilian injuries.  The cause of the fire was determined accidental due to a faulty fireplace chimney.


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Michael Allen

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Michael Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 1/3/2021 1230

    Information Center: 951.237.6310