La Cadena Incident
Incident Name: La Cadena Incident
Date Reported: 1/19/2023
Time Reported: 2208 Hours
Incident Location: 983 W. La Cadena Dr, Riverside Ca, 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #23-0002270
Control Time: 1/20/2023 2359 Hours
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Displaced Persons: 5 Adults
Loss: $100,000
Save: $350,000
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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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Red Cross: Red Cross Responded
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to the 900 Block of W. La Cadena for reports of a white smoke coming from a residential structure. Firefighters arrived ton find a working attic fire. The fire was confined and contained to the attic. There was five displaced Adults who received a California Foundation SAVE Card and Red Cross was assisting with temporary housing. The probable cause of the fire was electrical in the attic space. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. The loss is estimated at $100,000 with a save of $350,000.
Pictures courtesy of City of Riverside Fire Department and Lee Chow.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 01/19/2023 2241
Information Center: 951.826.5321
