UCR Incident
Incident Name: UCR Incident
Date Reported: 12/9/2021
Time Reported: 0716 Hours
Incident Location: 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Hazardous Materials Release
Incident Number: RIV #21-39743
Control Time: 12/9/2021 at 0930 Hours
Fatalities: 0
Critical: 0
Moderate: 0
Minor: 0
Non Injury: 0
Displaced Persons: 0
Loss: 0
Save: 0
Cause:
Evacuations: Yes
Evacuation Comments: All evacuated facilities have been released to normal operations
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
Truck Companies: 2
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 27
Safety Officer(s): 1
Public Information Officer(s): 0
Fire Investigator(s): 0
Overhead Personnel: 1
Mutual Aid:
Specialized Equipment:
EOC:
Utilities:
Red Cross:
Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained:
Incident Size Acreage:
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department was dispatched to the Chemical Sciences building at the University of California, Riverside for a possible hazardous materials leak. On arrival we learned that a transient female had broken into the building and was actively attempting to open valves on hazardous materials containers. UCR Police department personnel were able to subdue the transient female, take her into custody, and remove her from the building. In addition, police personnel assisted with evacuation of the building and securing of the scene.
The City of Riverside Fire Department Hazardous Materials team arrived on scene and took control of the hazard mitigation. Entry teams were deployed into the building to both monitor oxygen levels, and to stop the release of any hazardous chemicals. It was determined that the chemical released was nitrogen gas. The building was ventilated and rendered safe by Fire personnel. Care of the scene was turned back over to UCR personnel. The chemical release poses no threat to the public at this time, and there are no further hazards that will result from this incident.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Date / Time Posted: 12/9/2021 at 1027
Information Center: 951.826.5335