River Incident

Incident Name: River Incident

Date Reported: 02/27/2025

Time Reported: 1926 hrs

Incident Location: Fairmount Park

Ward #: Ward 1 Falcone

Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire

Incident Number: RIV #25-07643

Control Time: 02/27/2025 at 2000 Hours

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Displaced Persons: 1

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Chief Officer(s): 1

Engine Companies: 6

Truck Companies: 1

Squad(s): 1

Ambulance(s):

Firefighter(s): 22

Safety Officer(s): 1

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Fire Investigator(s): 1

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Incident Size Acreage: 1/2 Acre

On February 27, 2025, The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a brush fire reported near Fairmont Park.  The first arriving unit reported a working fire deep into the Boy Scout camp area between Lake Evans and the Santa Ana River levy.  Crews made access and found approximately ½ acre burning in very thick vegetation.  A second alarm responded to provide additional personnel and equipment.  Crews made a quick attack on the fire and kept it contained at ½ acre.  The fire department arson investigator searched the incident and determined the fire started in a campfire pit. The cause of the fire was undetermined but most likely human related.  There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported.

Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

Date / Time Posted: 02/27/2025 2233

Information Center: 951.826.5321

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