Rancho Incident

Incident Name: Rancho Incident

Date Reported: 12/15/2024

Time 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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Firefighter(s): 11

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Fire Investigator(s): 1

Overhead Personnel: 1

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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.

Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

Date / Time Posted: 12/15/2024 2045

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