Incident Name: University Incident
Date Reported: 11/09/2020Time Reported: 1444 Hours
Incident Location: University and the northbouud 215 onramp
Ward #: Ward 1, Councilmember Erin Edwards
Type of Incident: Vegetation fire
Incident Number: 20-032772
Control Time: 11/09/2020 at 1607 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
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Incident Size Acreage: 1/8 Acre
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a vegetation fire in the area of University Avenue and the northbound 215 on-ramp. Upon arrival, Riverside firefighters found a fire burning in a drainage adjacent to the freeway on-ramp. The onramp to the northbound 215 freeway was closed to allow firefighting equipment to access the fire and quickly knock it down. A brush truck was called to the scene to assist with cutting up branches from a large tree that had burned. The fire was started in a homeless encampment just below the tree. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries during the incident. Riverside Firefighters remained at the scene for just over an hour to mop-up the fire.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Jeff DeLaurie
Prepared By: BC Jeff DeLaurie
Date / Time Posted: 11/09/2020 at 2055 Hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321