Riverside Fire Department

Challen Incident



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Incident Name: Challen Incident

Date Reported: 07/03/2023

Time Reported: 2115 Hours

Incident Location: Challen Park

Ward #: Ward 6 Perry

Type of Incident: Brush Fire

Incident Number: RIV #23-022080

Control Time: 2215 Hours

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    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 4

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    Firefighter(s): 17

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    Fire Investigator(s): 2

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    Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100%

    Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained:

    Incident Size Acreage: .6


    Current Situation


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    On July 3rd at 9:15 PM. The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a brush fire reported at Challen Park.  Fire department crews arrived on scene and found a 100’ by 100’ area burning in tall grasses at a moderate rate of spread on the hill inside the park.  The fire was inside the park and there were not any threats to any structures.  Fire department crews quickly engaged and extinguished the fire.  The fire was contained at .6 acres.  The fire was caused by juveniles playing with fireworks.  There were not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported.


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 07/03/2023 2300

    Information Center: 951.826.5321