Riverside Fire Department

Lafayette Incident



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Incident Name: Lafayette Incident

Date Reported: 06/23/2024

Time Reported: 0224 Hours

Incident Location: 3900 block of Lafayette St

Ward #: Ward 5 Mill

Type of Incident: Residential Structure Fire

Incident Number: RIV #24-021332

Control Time: 0244

Fatalities: 0

Critical:

Moderate:

Minor:

Non Injury:

Displaced Persons: 3

Loss: $200,000

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Cause:

  • Unintentional
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    Resources Assigned


    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 1

    Squad(s): 1

    Ambulance(s):

    Firefighter(s): 16

    Safety Officer(s):

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    Fire Investigator(s): 1

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    Utilities: No

    Red Cross: No

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    Current Situation


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    The City of Riverside Fire Department is on scene of a residential structure fire.  Firefighters arrived on scene and found a working fire inside of a small one-story house in the master bedroom.  An aggressive attack was made on the fire, and it was quickly placed under control.  A search of the building was completed, all occupants were able to exit the building safely prior to the fire department's arrival.  There are not any civilian or firefighter injuries reported.  The fire cause was unintentional after investigation.  The residence received heavy smoke and heat damage.  Three adults are displaced and seeking shelter with family.  Occupants refused Red Cross services.


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    Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Mike Allen

    Date / Time Posted: 06/23/2024 0315

    Information Center: 951.826.5321