Structure Fire
Incident Name: Metcalf Incident
Date Reported: 09/29/2021
Time Reported: 1551 Hours
Incident Location: 11000 Block of Metcalf
Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway
Type of Incident: Residential Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #21-31343
Control Time: 09/29/2021 at 1620 Hours
Fatalities: 0
Critical: 0
Moderate: 0
Minor: 0
Non Injury: 0
Displaced Persons: 1
Loss: 50000
Save: 450000
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 0
Firefighter(s): 20
Safety Officer(s): 0
Public Information Officer(s): 0
Fire Investigator(s): 2
Overhead Personnel: 0
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Red Cross: Yes
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 11000 Block of Metcalf Ln. The first arriving unit found heavy smoke coming from the attic of a residential home. Fire attack was initiated, and the fire was confined to the attic of the home. Salvage operations were started in conjunction with the fire attack, and the homeowners possessions were saved with minimal damage. The cause of the fire was a failure of electrical equipment in the attic. The loss was $50000 with a save of $450000. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. The Red Cross assisted with the incident for the displaced homeowner.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Date / Time Posted: 09/29/2021 at 1930 Hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321
