Mt. Rubidoux Incident
Incident Name: Mt. Rubidoux
Date Reported: 06/08/2019
Time Reported: 1319 Hours
Incident Location: 4399 Miramonte Drive, Mt. Rubidoux, Riverside, Ca 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Gardner
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #19-016793
Control Time: 06/08/2018 at 1830 Hours.
Fatalities: 0
Critical: 0
Moderate: 0
Minor: 2
Non Injury: 0
Displaced Persons: 0
Loss: 0
Save: 0
Cause:
Evacuations: Yes
Evacuation Comments: Evacuated Hikers off of Mt. Rubidoux
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 3
Engine Companies: 11
Truck Companies:
Squad(s):
Ambulance(s): 2
Firefighter(s): 35
Safety Officer(s):
Public Information Officer(s):
Fire Investigator(s):
Overhead Personnel: 1
Mutual Aid:
Specialized Equipment:
EOC: N/A
Utilities: N/A
Red Cross: N/A
Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100%
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained: 100%
Incident Size Acreage: 11 Acres
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department is working a four alarm vegetation fire in Mt. Rubidoux. The fire is currently 10 acres. RPD is evacuating the mountain of hikers. My. Rubidoux is closed. I
Update:
The forward progress has been stopped. Fire is holding at 11 acres. Mop up will take several hours.
Update #2:
Mt. Rubidoux expected to re-open in one hour. Firefighters are battling the heat while working on steep hill slope. Overhaul expected for five hours.
Update #3:
Fire is now 100% contained. There was one firefighter injury in minor condition and was transported to a local area hospital. Firefighters are picking up gear and equipment. Mt. Rubidoux is open to the public.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Tony Perna
Prepared By: Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 06/08/2019 1357 Hours.
Information Center: 951.826.5321
