Riverside Fire Department

Jurupa Incident



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Incident Name: Jurupa Incident

Date Reported: 10/28/2021

Time Reported: 1315 Hours

Incident Location: Jurupa X Van Buren, Riverside, CA 29505

Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway

Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire

Incident Number: RIV #21-034667

Control Time: 10/28/2021 at 1345 Hours

Fatalities: 0

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    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 4

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    Firefighter(s): 14

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    Incident Size Acreage: .25


    Current Situation


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    The City of Riverside responded to a report of a vegetation fire near Jurupa Ave and Van Buren Blvd.  Units arrived on scene to find a fire in a homeless encampment and spreading to nearby brush.  The fire was being fueled by strong winds which caused the fire to spot across Jurupa Ave.  Crews arrived on scene and engaged in perimeter control and fire extinguishment.  The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes, however, crews remained on scene for approximately 2 hours to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.  The cause of the fire was undetermined after investigation.  


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Date / Time Posted: 10/28/2021 1733

    Information Center: 951.826.5321