Van Buren Incident
Incident Name: Van Buren Incident
Date Reported: 04/14/2022
Time Reported: 0734
Incident Location: 5700 Block of Van Buren Blvd
Ward #: Ward 6 Perry
Type of Incident: Homeless Encampment Fire
Incident Number: RIV #22-12565
Control Time: 0750
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 2
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Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 9
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
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Current Situation
On April 14th, 2022, The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a structure fire with possible injuries at the 5700 block Van Buren Blvd. Fire department crews arrived on scene and found a well involved fire burning at a homeless encampment. There was one patient with burn injuries laying near the fire. Fire Department crews made an aggressive attack on the fire and initiated patient care for one patient. The fire was quickly extinguished. The adult male patient was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital in stable condition. A Fire department Arson Investigator is on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Captain Chris Stamper
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen
Date / Time Posted: 04/14/2022
Information Center: 951.826.5321