Iowa Incident
Incident Name: Iowa Incident
Date Reported: 12/17/2021
Time Reported: 2:45 p.m.
Incident Location: Iowa X University, Riverside, CA 92507
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Trash Truck Fire
Incident Number: RIV #21-040742
Control Time: 12/17/2021 at 1515 Hours
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Loss: $50,000
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Firefighter(s): 8
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Current Situation
On December 17, 2021, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded a response to a trash truck fire at Iowa X University. Firefighters arrived to find the cab of a Burtec Trash Truck on fire. The fire was contained to the motor and cab of the vehicle. The fire did not extend into the trash compartment of the trash truck. Iowa was closed in both directions during the duration of the fire. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 12/17/20212 1630
Information Center: 951.826.5321
