Riverside Fire Department

Randolph Incident



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Incident Name: Randolph Incident

Date Reported: 12/05/2024

Time Reported: 1444 hours

Incident Location: Riverside, CA 92505

Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway

Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #24-042851

Control Time: 12/05/2024 at 1655 Hours

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    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 5

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s): 1

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    Firefighter(s): 17

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    Utilities: RPU Down Powerline

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    Current Situation


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    On December 5th, 2024, at 2:44 p.m., the City of Riverside Fire Department responded a first alarm structure fire assignment to the 8300 block of Randloph St.  The first arriving unit reported a moderate sized fire burning behind the house with an immediate threat to adjacent properties.  Two additional engine companies were requested due to the fire burning between two structures with down power lines.  Riverside Public Utilities responded to the incident to mitigate the down powerline. 

    Firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire and kept it contained to the area of origin.  The fire was placed under control at 1500 hours.  A dedicated arson investigator performed an investigation.  The cause of the fire was undetermined after investigation.

    There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • Riverside Public Utilities

  • Incident Commander: Captain Tyler Reynolds

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Date / Time Posted: 12/06/2024 0554 Hours

    Information Center: 951.826.5321