Westridge
Incident Name: Westridge
Date Reported: 2/21/2023
Time Reported: 1615
Incident Location: 2800 Block of Westridge St, Riverside, CA 92507
Ward #: Ward 4 Condor
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #23-006186
Control Time: 1635
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Displaced Persons: 2 Adults
Loss: $200,000
Save: $350,000
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 4
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 23
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Current Situation
Updated / Final Report
On February 21, 2023, at 4:15 P.M., the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a first alarm structure fire to the 2800 block of Westridge Street. Upon arrival firefighters encountered a working fire with significant extension into the attic space. Firefighters performed an aggressive fire attack containing the fire at 4:35 P.M. A primary and secondary search was conducted with no occupants found in the home.
There was no damage to neighboring residents.
Fire Investigators were unable to determine the cause of the fire.
The estimates property loss was $200,000 with a save of $350,000.
There were no injured firefighters or civilians. The property and utilities were secured upon conclusion of the incident. The house is not inhabitable.
Initial Report
The City of Riverside Fire Department is on scene in the 2800 Block of Westridge for a residential structure fire. The fire is under control and under investigation. Resources will be on scene for two hours. There are no firefighter or civilian injuries.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Brian Guzzetta
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 2/21/2023 1645
Information Center: 951.237.6310
