Riverside Fire Department

Grove Incident



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Incident Name: Grove Incident

Date Reported: 7/18/2021

Time Reported: 1407 Hours

Incident Location: Grove Community X Barton, Riverside, CA 92508

Ward #: Ward 4 Conder

Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire

Incident Number: RIV #21-022285

Control Time: 07/18/2021 at 1600 Hours

Fatalities:

Critical:

Moderate:

Minor: 1

Non Injury:

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Cause:

  • Cause under investigation
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    Resources Assigned


    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s):

    Ambulance(s): 1

    Firefighter(s): 16

    Safety Officer(s): 1

    Public Information Officer(s):

    Fire Investigator(s): 1

    Overhead Personnel: 1

    Mutual Aid:

  • Mutual Aid Provided
  • Specialized Equipment:

    EOC: Yes notified

    Utilities:

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    Percent (%) Contained or Completed:

    Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained:

    Incident Size Acreage: .5 Acre


    Current Situation


    (Recent updates are posted at the top of the Current Situation)

    On Sunday July 18, 2021 at 2:07 p.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department responded a first alarm vegetation fire response to the rear of the Grove Community Church at Grove Community X Barton.  Firefighters arrived to find a ¼ acre burning in a riparian.  Firefighters had difficulty making access and the fire was contained at an ½ acre burning in light to heavy fuels.  The fire was located in Riverside County in the MARCH JPA.  A brush truck responded to the incident to assist with fire perimeter control.  A county fire engine responded to the incident to assist and take the report.

    One firefighter had a medical emergency on the incident and was transported to a local area hospital in minor condition by AMR. 

    The fire is currently under investigation by City of Riverside Fire Department Arson Investigator being assisted by RPD. 


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • AMR
  • RPD

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Date / Time Posted: 07/18/2021 2225

    Information Center: 951.826.5321