12th Street Incident
Incident Name: 12th Street Incident
Date Reported: 6/26/2025
Time Reported: 1048 Hours
Incident Location: 2900 Block of 12th Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Falicone
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Incident Number: RIV #24-021815
Control Time: 1145 Hours
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Displaced Persons: 10
Loss:
/* $200,000 */
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Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 2
Engine Companies: 6
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 28
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Fire Investigator(s): 1
Overhead Personnel: 1
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Utilities: RPU
Red Cross: On Scene
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Current Situation
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:48 a.m., dispatch a first alarm structure fire assignment to the 2900 Block of 13th St. Firefighters arrived to discover a single-story multi-family dwelling residence with heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of the residence with a working attic fire and multiple fires burning in mulch from the ember casting from the palm trees. Firefighters received reports of a possible missing adult female from the occupants who had escaped the residence.
Firefighters performed an aggressive fire attack coordinated with ventilation along with a primary search of the residence. A secondary search was performed with no occupants or pets located within the house. Riverside Public Utilities assisted by disconnecting the power to the residence. AMR provided standby ALS coverage. RPD assisted with traffic control along with incident scene control. A total of 31 personnel responded to the incident. There were no firefighters or civilian injuries.
A total of 10 occupants were displaced, nine adults and one toddler. The Red Cross responded to the scene and were assisting. A California Foundation Save Card was issued to the primary homeowner. 11 dogs and one cat were able to escape the fire and were not injured.
A fire arson investigator responded to the incident and investigated. The fire cause was undetermined after investigation but originated on the front porch.
The residence was turned over to the homeowner.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 06/26/2024 1700
Information Center: 951.237.6310
