Incident Name: Rancho Incident
Date Reported: 12/15/2024Time Reported: 1643 Hours
Incident Location: 11343 Rancho Loma Dr, Riverside Ca 92505
Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #24-44190
Control Time: 12/15/2024 at 1745 Hours
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Loss: $20,000
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
Overhead Personnel: 1
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Current Situation
At 1637 hours on Sunday, December 15, The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of vegetation on fire in the area of Rancho Loma Park. The first arriving unit found brush and trees burning along a fence that separated the park from a canal. Fire personnel quickly extinguished the fire and limited property damage to a chain link fence and one palm tree. Witnesses on scene reported watching a group of juveniles leave the area, and one witness had video/photo evidence of a possible suspect. Riverside Fire Arson Investigators responded to collect evidence and interview witnesses. The fire cause is currently under investigation. There were no injuries to firefighters of civilians.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 12/15/2024 2045
Information Center: 951.826.5321
