Incident Name: Mitchell Incident
Date Reported: 04/18/2025Time Reported: 1450 hours
Incident Location: 6700 block of Mitchell
Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway
Type of Incident: Structure Ffire
Incident Number: RIV 25-0013833
Control Time: 1528
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Displaced Persons: 1
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 16
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at the 6700 block of Mitchell. The first arriving unit described working fire conditions with smoke showing from the attached garage. Crews made an aggressive fire attack containing the fire to the room of origin. A search was completed and confirmed that the house was not occupied at the time of the incident. After the incident was controlled, the cause and origin investigation were completed by one of the fire departments 24-hour Fire Investigators. Fire units stayed committed for approximately 1-2 hours and continued overhaul and securing the scene. Battalion Chief Richmond was in command of the Mitchell Incident and at its conclusion the residence was released to the Fire Investigator for continued investigation. There was 1 person displaced and no reported injuries.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Scott Richmond
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Scott Richmond
Date / Time Posted: 04/18/2025 2050
Information Center: 951.826.5321