San Francisco commemorates the 119th anniversary of the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, which claimed over 3,000 lives and left countless homeless. Each year on April 18, residents observe a moment of silence at 5:11 a.m. at Lotta's Fountain, the city's oldest surviving monument from the disaster. The ceremony includes symbolic events such as fire engine sirens and the participation of city officials. Participants often wear Victorian-era attire, reflecting the historical context, and the gatherings culminate at Dolores Park, where a fire hydrant, crucial during the fire, is gilded in recognition.
"Every year on April 18, a moment of silence is observed at 5:11 a.m. at Lotta's Fountain to remember those who lost their lives in the 7.8-magnitude tremor."
"The ceremony also included 30 seconds of fire engine sirens at 5:12 a.m., during the exact moment the earthquake hit, commemorating the tragic event."
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