Riverside Fire Department

Structure Fire



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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

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Cause:

  • Failure of equipment or heat source
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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


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    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


  • Red Cross

  • 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