Incident Name: Mt. Whitney Incident
Date Reported: 09/02/2025Time Reported: 0847 hours
Incident Location: 6600 Block of Mt. Whitney
Ward #: Ward 3 Robillard
Type of Incident: Structural Damage
Incident Number: RIV 25-0031181
Control Time: 0920 hours
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Displaced Persons: 2
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Evacuations: 2
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 1
Truck Companies: 1
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Firefighter(s): 6
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Utilities: Yes
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a tree into a structure. Upon arrival the first arriving unit determined that a large tree uprooted because of high winds which fell into a structure causing moderate damage. The Company Officer further determined that there were other houses in the area affected by the winds. Additional units were requested, and command was established. Fire Units made access to the affected structure, ensured evacuation, and controlled the house utilities. As a matter of safety, the power was controlled to two additional homes in the same neighborhood. Other city resources including Riverside Public Utilities were called to the scene for mitigation. Battalion 2 was in command of the Mt. Whitney Incident. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Scott Richmond
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Scott Richmond
Date / Time Posted: 09/02/2025 2300 hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321