Spruce Incident
Incident Name: Spruce Incident
Date Reported: 08/26/2024
Time Reported: 0651 Hours
Incident Location: 1926 Spruce St, Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 2 Cervantes
Type of Incident: Rubbish Fire
Incident Number: RIV #24-029593
Control Time: 08/26/2024 at 0848 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 2
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 1
Squad(s): 1
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Firefighter(s): 18
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Overhead Personnel: 1
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Current Situation
On August 26, 2024, at 6:51 a.m., the City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a first alarm structure fire at Allied Auto Salvage, located at 1926 Spruce St. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a large pile of salvaged automobiles ablaze. Crews faced challenges with water supply and needed extended hose lays to reach the fire. There was an immediate threat to a neighboring business structure.
The response included one chief officer, three engines, a truck company, a squad, a safety officer, a fire prevention officer, and code enforcement personnel. Firefighters successfully contained the blaze to the burning pile, with assistance from salvage yard workers who used heavy machinery to break apart the pile, allowing for more effective extinguishment.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians. Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement are conducting routine follow-up procedures to ensure the business complies with all regulations.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 8/26/2024 0959
Information Center: 951.826.5321
