Van Buren Incident
Incident Name: Van Buren Incident
Date Reported: 11/07/2020
Time Reported: 1253 Hours
Incident Location: 3200 Block of Van Buren
Ward #: Ward 5 Plasencia
Type of Incident: Electrical Power Line
Incident Number: RIV #20-032569
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Loss: $20,000
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Evacuations: 15
Evacuation Comments: Business Closed with Patrons
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 2
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Firefighter(s): 72
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Overhead Personnel: 1
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EOC: Notified
Utilities: RPU
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department is currently on scene in the 3200 Block of Van Buren Blvd. for a broken High Voltage RPU power pole. Reporting parties reported the power pole was struck by lighting during a passing thunderstorm cell. Power is out to several businesses. Ramona Tire & Service Center along with California Autoworx has been temporarily closed. RPU is estimating several hours for a repair. Van Buren will be temporarily closed in both directions from Indiana Ave to the Van Buren Drive-In. A total of 7 firefighters and one chief officer are on scene. EOC has been notified.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 11/07/2020 1325
Information Center: 951.237.6310
