Transient man starts fire near Arlington and Van Buren, Riverside CA


A passerby saw a man under a blanket setting a fire near Arlington and Van Buren. Flames and smoke were visible, prompting a call to the police.
Audio|Source: Riverside City Fire
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Transcript:
Legal burn, Arlington and Van Buren, Arlington and Van Buren. Call is a passerby advising that a transient man covered with a blanket was lighting something on fire. They could see flames and smoke. They were driving by two minutes ago. It was on Arlington just before getting to Van Buren. PD call is currently pending, respond on Command 2 at 1801.
Legal burn, Arlington and Van Buren, Arlington and Van Buren. Call is a passerby advising that a transient man covered with a blanket was lighting something on fire. They could see flames and smoke. They were driving by two minutes ago. It was on Arlington just before getting to Van Buren. PD call is currently pending, respond on Command 2 at 1801.
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Location mentioned:
Arlington Ave & Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503
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