Riverside Fire Department

Lemon Incident



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Incident Name: Lemon Incident

Date Reported: 05/16/2023

Time Reported: 0450

Incident Location: 3460 Orange St. Riverside CA, 92501

Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #23-016177

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    Chief Officer(s): 5

    Engine Companies: 5

    Truck Companies: 3

    Squad(s): 1

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    Firefighter(s): 33

    Safety Officer(s): 1

    Public Information Officer(s): 1

    Fire Investigator(s): 2

    Overhead Personnel: 11

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    Utilities: 1

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    Current Situation


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    On May 16th, 2023, at 4:50 AM the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire reported from Lemon Street.  Fire department crews arrived on scene to find a large vacant commercial building burning at 3460 Orange St.  The fire involves the entire building and crews are attacking the fire using a defensive strategy.  The fire is still very active but is contained to the building of origin.  Commitment time for this incident is approximately 5 -6 Hours.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.  There are not any civilian or fire injuries reported.


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • AMR
  • CAL-Fire
  • Riverside Public Works
  • Riverside Public Utilities

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 05/16/2023

    Information Center: 951.826.5321