Riverside Fire Department

Van Buren Incident



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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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    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.


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  • AMR

  • Incident Commander: Captain Chris Stamper

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 04/14/2022

    Information Center: 951.826.5321