Norwood Incident
Incident Name: Norwood Incident
Date Reported: 12/31/2021
Time Reported: 1017 Hours
Incident Location: 5800 Block of Norwood, Riverside, CA 92505
Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #21-042385
Control Time: 12/31/2021 at 1030 Hours
Fatalities:
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Moderate: 1
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Displaced Persons: 2
Loss: 15,000
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 18
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Red Cross: 1
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Current Situation
On December 31, 2021 at 10;17 AM, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 5800 block of Norwood. The first arriving engine company reported a travel trailer on the property was burning with immediate exposures. There was one patient with burn injuries due to the fire. Fire department crews made an aggressive attack and contained the fire to the building of origin. Fire department crews also provided advanced life support for the injured resident. The patient was transported to a local area hospital with moderate injuries. Riverside Fire Arson Investigators were on scene and determined the cause of the fire was accidental due to a leaking propane tank stored inside the building.
There were not any firefighter injuries reported. The Red Cross is providing assistance for two displaced residents.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Michael Allen
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Michael Allen
Date / Time Posted: 12/31/2021 1450
Information Center: 951-351-6120
