Riverside Fire Department

Tyler Incident



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Incident Name: Tyler Incident

Date Reported: 12/17/2024

Time Reported: 0713 Hours

Incident Location: 6155 Tyler St, Riverside CA

Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway

Type of Incident: Commercial Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #24-44404

Control Time: 12/17/2024 at 0740 Hours

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Loss: $50,000

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    Chief Officer(s): 2

    Engine Companies: 5

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s): 1

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    Firefighter(s): 24

    Safety Officer(s): 1

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    Fire Investigator(s): 2

    Overhead Personnel: 2

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  • Breathing Support
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    Utilities: Riverside Power and Water

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    Current Situation


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    On December 17 at 0713 hours, the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a vacant commercial building on Tyler St.  The first arriving unit confirmed a working fire in an exterior wall and initiated fire attack.  Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire by opening up the wall from both the exterior and interior.  Arson investigators arrived and worked to determine the cause of the fire.  It appears the fire started at the exterior wall and spread to the interior.  The building was vacanct and no responsible party could be located.  Riveside Code Enforcement responded to assist with boarding up the property and locating the owner.  There were no injuries to civilians or firighters.  


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins

    Date / Time Posted: 12/17/2024 1215

    Information Center: 951.826.5321