River Incident
Incident Name: River Incident
Date Reported: 11/04/2024
Time Reported: 0557
Incident Location: 4600 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Falcone
Type of Incident: Vegetation Fire
Incident Number: RIV #24-038715
Control Time: 11/04/2024 at 1103 Hours
Fatalities:
Critical:
Moderate:
Minor: 1
Non Injury:
Displaced Persons:
Loss:
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Cause:
Evacuations:
Evacuation Comments:
Resources Assigned
Chief Officer(s): 5
Engine Companies: 15
Truck Companies:
Squad(s):
Ambulance(s):
Firefighter(s): 75
Safety Officer(s): 1
Public Information Officer(s): 1
Fire Investigator(s): 1
Overhead Personnel: 3
Mutual Aid:
Specialized Equipment:
EOC: Notified
Utilities:
Red Cross:
Percent (%) Contained or Completed: 100
Total (%) of Perimeter that will be Contained: 100
Incident Size Acreage: 1.9 Acres
Current Situation
Date and Time: Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:57 a.m.
Incident: Vegetation Fire at Boy Scout Camp
Response:
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded with an augmented high wildland response due to a Red Flag weather event, with reports of a vegetation fire in the Boy Scout Camp area. Firefighters arrived to find a ¼-acre fire in light to heavy fuels, driven by Santa Ana Winds. Given the potential for the fire to spread to 10 acres and threaten nearby structures, the incident was upgraded, calling for two additional alarms. An evacuation warning was issue through Everbridge to the community adjacent to the Boy Scout Camp, this warning was lifted at 7:52 a.m.
Mutual Aid:
The San Bernardino County Fire Department assisted with five additional engine companies, a Chief Officer, and two hand crews. Riverside Police Department’s Helicopter Air One provided aerial reconnaissance and water drops.
Containment and Resources:
The fire was contained at 1.9 acres. A total of 14 engine companies, two water tenders, two hand crews, five chief officers, and three overhead personnel, amounting to 83 personnel, were involved in the incident. The fire was fully contained at 11:03 a.m. Firefighters remained on-site throughout the day for tactical patrol and mop-up.
Investigation and Cause:
A dedicated fire department arson investigator determined the fire originated in a homeless encampment, with the probable cause being human-related.
Injuries and Damages:
- One minor firefighter injury
- No civilian injuries
- No damage to surrounding residential structures
Summary:
The City of Riverside Fire Department’s swift response, supported by mutual aid, prevented significant spread or structural damage. The incident was resolved with minimal acreage burned and no damage to nearby properties.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 11/04/2024 1535
Information Center: 951.826.5321
