Van Buren Incident
Incident Name: Van Buren Incident
Date Reported: 12/19/2022
Time Reported: 1445 Hours
Incident Location: Hole Lake
Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #22-43884
Control Time: 12/19/2022 at 1525 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
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Firefighter(s): 16
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
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Incident Size Acreage: .25 acres
Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of brush on fire in the area of Doolittle, near Hole Lake. The first arriving reported a working brush fire burning in heavy fuel. Units made access and deployed hose lines to the fire area. Forward progress was stopped, and extensive overhaul was required due to a large amount of trash from homeless activity. Units remained on scene for 2 hours and worked the area until completely cooled. The cause was undetermined after investigation, however, there were numerous homeless individuals in the area. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 12/19/2022 1945
Information Center: 951.826.5321
