Van Buren Incident
Incident Name: Van Buren Incident
Date Reported: 06/11/2020
Time Reported: 2201 Hours
Incident Location: 9500 Block of Magnolia Ave. Rivrside CA 92504
Ward #: Ward 5 Placencia
Type of Incident: Commercial Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #20-0016501
Control Time: 06/11/2020 @ 2345 Hours
Fatalities: 0
Critical: 0
Moderate: 0
Minor: 0
Non Injury: YES
Displaced Persons: 0
Loss: 750,000.00
/* 1,500,000.00 */
Cause:
Evacuations: 0
Evacuation Comments: N/A
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 2
Engine Companies: 6
Truck Companies: 3
Squad(s): 2
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 41
Safety Officer(s): 1
Public Information Officer(s): 1
Fire Investigator(s): 2
Overhead Personnel: 3
Mutual Aid:
Specialized Equipment:
EOC: 1
Utilities: 1
Red Cross:
Percent (%) Contained or Completed: N/A
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained: N/A
Incident Size Acreage: N/A
Current Situation
The Riverside City Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire on the 9500 block of Magnolia. While enroute Battalion 2 reported smoke showing from the station. Upon arriving on scene the first due Engine company reported a working fire in a medium sized commercial structure. The fire quickly grew to a 3 alarm fire in order to control the fire.
The fire was found to be on the second floor of the structure and an aggressive interior attack was begun. Shortly after committing to an offensive attack the roof of the structure became compromised and the incident was quickly switched to a defensive fire. The fire was brought under control in approximately 45 minutes.
Through the efforts of the Riverside Fire Department 3 other buildings and respective businesses were saved from the fire.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Scott Wilson
Prepared By: Scott Wilson
Date / Time Posted: 06/12/2020 @ 0350 Hours
Information Center: 951.826.5321
