Independence Incident
Incident Name: Independence Incident
Date Reported: 03/03/2022
Time Reported: 1113 Hours
Incident Location: 11700 Block of Independence Street, Riverside, CA 92503
Ward #: Ward 6 Perry
Type of Incident: Residential Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #22-007710
Control Time: 03/03/2022 at 1145 Hours
Fatalities: 0
Critical: 0
Moderate: 0
Minor: 0
Non Injury:
Displaced Persons: 4
Loss: $60000
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 16
Safety Officer(s): 0
Public Information Officer(s): 0
Fire Investigator(s): 1
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Red Cross: Yes
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Current Situation
At 1113 on March 3rd the City of Riverside Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 11700 Block of Independence Street. The first arriving unit found heavy smoke coming from the garage and attic of a small single story residential home. Firefighters immediately made entry into the home and were able to control the fire which originated in the garage area. The fire had extended into the attic space above the living quarters. The contents of the home were moved and covered with salvage covers to minimize the damage while aggressively extinguishing the fire in the attic. The cause of the fire was electrical failure of a washing machine which spread to the contents of the garage. Unfortunately, two of the residents' cats perished in the fire. There were no injuries to the occupants of the home or the firefighters on scene. The Red Cross was contacted to assist with lodging of the residents. The damage was $60,000 to the structure and contents with a save of $480,000.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Date / Time Posted: 03/03/2022 @ 1405
Information Center: 951.826.5321
