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Incident Name: Dexter Incident

Date Reported: 04/27/2021

Time Reported: 2037 Hours

Incident Location: Dexter x Bike Patch

Ward #: Ward 1 - Edwards

Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire

Incident Number: RIV 21-0012763

Control Time: 2115

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    Chief Officer(s): BC Kodat

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 1

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    Incident Size Acreage: .5


    Current Situation


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    All units responded to a tree fire in the area of Dexter Drive near the VFW. On arrival Truck 1 found about 20 palm trees and the surrounding grass on fire. Two additional engines were requested as the fire was moving upslope towards several homes.  The fire was contained to about ½ acre and the palm trees within. Reports of a homeless person starting the fire and fleeing the area were provided to RPD for further investigation. After searching the area no suspect matching the description was located.

    No civilian or firefighter injuries.

     


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Kodat

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Kodat

    Date / Time Posted: 04/27/2021 2230

    Information Center: 951.826.5321