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Fire on Weiss alley in Mission injures two, displaces 10

Fire spread through buildings and cars, injuring two and displacing 10.
Cause of the fire is under investigation by San Francisco Fire Department.

S.F. Fire Apologies for Tweeting About Imaginary Bike Rule - Streetsblog San Francisco

The San Francisco Fire Department apologized for a misleading tweet about cyclists riding single file, emphasizing the importance of accurate safety messaging.

Overnight House Fire In Noe Valley, Caused By Wall Heater, Displaces Five

The San Francisco Fire Department successfully contained a 2-alarm fire at a three-story building with no injuries to residents.

Fire on Weiss alley in Mission injures two, displaces 10

Fire spread through buildings and cars, injuring two and displacing 10.
Cause of the fire is under investigation by San Francisco Fire Department.

S.F. Fire Apologies for Tweeting About Imaginary Bike Rule - Streetsblog San Francisco

The San Francisco Fire Department apologized for a misleading tweet about cyclists riding single file, emphasizing the importance of accurate safety messaging.

Overnight House Fire In Noe Valley, Caused By Wall Heater, Displaces Five

The San Francisco Fire Department successfully contained a 2-alarm fire at a three-story building with no injuries to residents.
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Anne Young: A Pioneer in the San Francisco Fire Department - San Francisco Bay Times

Lillie Coit and Anne Young represent key milestones in the inclusion of women and LGBTQ+ individuals in San Francisco's firefighting history.
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SF Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson announces retirement due to 'unforeseen medical issues'

San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson is retiring due to unforeseen medical issues after over 30 years with the department.

Sandy Tong: SF's first Asian fire chief - and first without firefighting background

Sandra Tong appointed as interim chief of San Francisco Fire Department, the first Asian American chief and without traditional firefighting background.

SF Fire Chief Retiring After Five Years Due to 'Medical Issues'

San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson will retire at the end of next month due to unforeseen medical issues after serving for over 30 years, including the last 5 as Fire Chief.

SF Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson announces retirement due to 'unforeseen medical issues'

San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson is retiring due to unforeseen medical issues after over 30 years with the department.

Sandy Tong: SF's first Asian fire chief - and first without firefighting background

Sandra Tong appointed as interim chief of San Francisco Fire Department, the first Asian American chief and without traditional firefighting background.

SF Fire Chief Retiring After Five Years Due to 'Medical Issues'

San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson will retire at the end of next month due to unforeseen medical issues after serving for over 30 years, including the last 5 as Fire Chief.
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SF Firefighters Rescue Paddle Boarder After Incident at Ocean Beach

Quick community response saved an unresponsive paddle boarder at Ocean Beach, though the individual remains in critical condition after being transported to the hospital.

Day Around the Bay: SFPD Looking For Man Who Punched A Baby On Muni Friday Morning

Increased drug bust near Civic Center Plaza.
Identified victims from Napa shooting.
Search for man assaulting baby on Muni bus.
Suspension of Golden Gate Ferry Service.
Passing of San Francisco Fire Department Lieutenant.
Proposed tough on crime bill in California.
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A gusher after DPW truck shears hydrant at UN Plaza

A pick-up truck from the Department of Public Works hit a hydrant at Civic Center, causing a geyser of water
Efforts to shut off the water failed, and the Water Department was called to assist

Storm batters Lefty O'Doul Bridge, damaging historic span

San Francisco Fire Department/Handout San Francisco's Lefty O'Doul Bridge was damaged when Tuesday's bomb cyclone ripped barges loose from their moorings, sending them like battering rams into the historic span.Also known as the Third Street Bridge, the pedestrian and vehicle drawbridge spans Mission Creek near the Giants ballpark.

Wind cleaves tree in half, crushing bus stop and blocking 23rd & 24th

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.As pedestrians walked up Potrero near 23rd Street, an SFMTA officer warned of a fallen tree ahead and directed the southbound traffic to turn left onto 23rd toward Utah.Half of a large ficus tree outside of Walgreens at Potrero Ave. and 24th Street fell shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, crashing into a bus stop.

A gusher after DPW truck shears hydrant at UN Plaza

A pick-up truck from the Department of Public Works hit a hydrant at Civic Center, causing a geyser of water
Efforts to shut off the water failed, and the Water Department was called to assist

Storm batters Lefty O'Doul Bridge, damaging historic span

San Francisco Fire Department/Handout San Francisco's Lefty O'Doul Bridge was damaged when Tuesday's bomb cyclone ripped barges loose from their moorings, sending them like battering rams into the historic span.Also known as the Third Street Bridge, the pedestrian and vehicle drawbridge spans Mission Creek near the Giants ballpark.

Wind cleaves tree in half, crushing bus stop and blocking 23rd & 24th

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.As pedestrians walked up Potrero near 23rd Street, an SFMTA officer warned of a fallen tree ahead and directed the southbound traffic to turn left onto 23rd toward Utah.Half of a large ficus tree outside of Walgreens at Potrero Ave. and 24th Street fell shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, crashing into a bus stop.
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Large tree falls on five cars at Golden Gate Park, injuring two

Two people were injured when a large tree fell in Golden Gate Park and damaged five cars.
The southbound lanes of 19th Avenue were closed following the incident.

Huge tree topples onto cars - and power line - at iconic California park, trapping 11

Eleven people were rescued after a large tree fell on cars at Golden Gate Park in California.
Firefighters quickly navigated through the downed tree to search for victims and were able to rescue all eleven people.

Possible gas explosion badly damages SF home, victim hospitalized

San Francisco Fire Department The San Francisco Fire Department rescued a victim from a severe explosion at a Richmond neighborhood home Friday morning.While details are still under investigation, the fire department is looking at a propane appliance as the possible culprit.According to SFPD Capt.Jonathan Baxter, firefighters responded around 9:30 a.m. to find a single-family home with "signs indicative of an explosion."

Large tree falls on five cars at Golden Gate Park, injuring two

Two people were injured when a large tree fell in Golden Gate Park and damaged five cars.
The southbound lanes of 19th Avenue were closed following the incident.

Huge tree topples onto cars - and power line - at iconic California park, trapping 11

Eleven people were rescued after a large tree fell on cars at Golden Gate Park in California.
Firefighters quickly navigated through the downed tree to search for victims and were able to rescue all eleven people.

Possible gas explosion badly damages SF home, victim hospitalized

San Francisco Fire Department The San Francisco Fire Department rescued a victim from a severe explosion at a Richmond neighborhood home Friday morning.While details are still under investigation, the fire department is looking at a propane appliance as the possible culprit.According to SFPD Capt.Jonathan Baxter, firefighters responded around 9:30 a.m. to find a single-family home with "signs indicative of an explosion."
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SF History Night | Pacific Heights

The San Francisco History Association hosts monthly talks that delve into the city's history.
The talks cover a wide range of topics, from the San Francisco Fire Department to vintage stories and photos from Playland-at-the-Beach.
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2 separate fires in San Francisco late Friday night and early Saturday morning leave 1 dead

Two separate blazes occurred in San Francisco late Friday night and early Saturday morning, one in a warehouse and one in a house.The house fire sadly claimed the life of one resident.Around 7:00 a.m.Saturday morning, a fire broke out on Byxbee Street in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood, the San Francisco Fire Department said on Twitter.

Sunday Links: Stillborn Baby Found in SF-Funded Tent Village Bathroom Last Year, City Confirms

A stillborn baby was discovered at the city-funded encampment in front of San Francisco City Hall in January 2022, city officials reportedly just confirmed.Apparently, the night of Jan. 7, 2022, the San Francisco Fire Department responded to an incident in which the body of a stillborn was discovered in a portable bathroom at the tent village and provided medical care for the mother, who had not alerted officials she was pregnant.

Suspect arrested after fiery explosion at San Francisco drug lab

A 53-year-old man was arrested in San Francisco in connection with an explosion and fire that erupted at a San Francisco home earlier this week.The fire broke out at around 9:20 a.m.Thursday on the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue, the San Francisco Fire Department said in a news release.Police came to the scene to help firefighters extinguish the blaze.

Two adults hiking off-trail at SF's Fort Funston rescued

San Francisco Fire Department Media Two adults hiking off-trail in San Francisco's Fort Funston were rescued by firefighters on Sunday evening, sending a reminder that the bluffs and sand dunes of this coastal area in the city's southwest corner are dangerous, officials said.Captain Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, said the two individuals were walking in the area around the hang-gliding pad and had reached a point where they would have fallen up to 70 feet if they had continued.

2-Alarm fire at 20th across from Trick Dog displaces 21 tenants

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.A fire broke out this evening around 7 p.m. at a three-story apartment building at 3017 20th Street displacing 21 tenants including one child, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

San Francisco Resident Dies In House Fire In Parkside Neighborhood

One person died following a house fire in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood Friday morning, after being rescued by firefighters.The fire broke out just before 8:20 a.m.Friday at a home near the intersection of Idora and Garcia avenues, at 153 Idora Avenue.The San Francisco Fire Department tweeted about the one-alarm structure fire at 8:24 a.m., telling residents to avoid the area.

2 separate fires in San Francisco late Friday night and early Saturday morning leave 1 dead

Two separate blazes occurred in San Francisco late Friday night and early Saturday morning, one in a warehouse and one in a house.The house fire sadly claimed the life of one resident.Around 7:00 a.m.Saturday morning, a fire broke out on Byxbee Street in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood, the San Francisco Fire Department said on Twitter.

Sunday Links: Stillborn Baby Found in SF-Funded Tent Village Bathroom Last Year, City Confirms

A stillborn baby was discovered at the city-funded encampment in front of San Francisco City Hall in January 2022, city officials reportedly just confirmed.Apparently, the night of Jan. 7, 2022, the San Francisco Fire Department responded to an incident in which the body of a stillborn was discovered in a portable bathroom at the tent village and provided medical care for the mother, who had not alerted officials she was pregnant.

Suspect arrested after fiery explosion at San Francisco drug lab

A 53-year-old man was arrested in San Francisco in connection with an explosion and fire that erupted at a San Francisco home earlier this week.The fire broke out at around 9:20 a.m.Thursday on the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue, the San Francisco Fire Department said in a news release.Police came to the scene to help firefighters extinguish the blaze.

Two adults hiking off-trail at SF's Fort Funston rescued

San Francisco Fire Department Media Two adults hiking off-trail in San Francisco's Fort Funston were rescued by firefighters on Sunday evening, sending a reminder that the bluffs and sand dunes of this coastal area in the city's southwest corner are dangerous, officials said.Captain Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, said the two individuals were walking in the area around the hang-gliding pad and had reached a point where they would have fallen up to 70 feet if they had continued.

2-Alarm fire at 20th across from Trick Dog displaces 21 tenants

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.A fire broke out this evening around 7 p.m. at a three-story apartment building at 3017 20th Street displacing 21 tenants including one child, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

San Francisco Resident Dies In House Fire In Parkside Neighborhood

One person died following a house fire in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood Friday morning, after being rescued by firefighters.The fire broke out just before 8:20 a.m.Friday at a home near the intersection of Idora and Garcia avenues, at 153 Idora Avenue.The San Francisco Fire Department tweeted about the one-alarm structure fire at 8:24 a.m., telling residents to avoid the area.
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Penthouse in former San Francisco firehouse hits the market

The penthouse in a former downtown San Francisco firehouse is for sale.The building at 6 Mint Plaza was converted into a luxury condo building in 2007.Nestled inside, commanding the entire top floor all to itself, the unit is on the market for $4.5 million.The original structure at 6 Mint Plaza was built in 1900 as part of the Hale Brothers department store.

4 people critically injured by fallen trees in San Francisco

Alex Shultz/SFGATE Four people were in critical condition and one person sustained moderate injuries due to fallen trees amid windy conditions in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.The injuries occurred as howling winds swept across the city between 3:45 and 4:30 p.m., said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department.

Video shows the instant a home in SF's Sunset District exploded

San Francisco Fire Department/Twitter New security camera footage released by KPIX on Saturday reveals the instant a house in San Francisco 's Sunset District exploded, killing one woman and leaving her caretaker and a firefighter injured.The explosion and three-alarm fire broke out at approximately 9:30 a.m.

13 people displaced in San Francisco house fire

San Francisco Fire Department Media Two people and one cat were rescued from a house fire in San Francisco's Richmond District on Thursday morning, officials said.The two people had moderate injuries, Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, said in a media update posted to Twitter.

1 person killed in fire at SF apartment complex, SFFD says

SFFD UPDATE Jan. 25, 6:12 p.m.A person who was rescued from a fire in San Francisco's Potrero Hill died from injuries suffered during the blaze at the apartment complex, the San Francisco Fire Department said Wednesday.UPDATE: CONFIRMED ADDRESS IS 706 MISSOURI ST. https://t.co/39vGLAMScopic.twitter.com/VEstzpQZjB-

Weekend Roundup: Central Subway/T-Third Link to Open, S.F. Fire Dept. Endangers Cyclists

...and city betrays promise on Valencia again



The Central Subway.Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick
Here are a few Streetsblog news nuggets to start the first weekend of 2023.Central Subway to finally open-open SFMTA started operating the Central Subway from Chinatown to 4th and Brannan in November, on weekends only.

Penthouse in former San Francisco firehouse hits the market

The penthouse in a former downtown San Francisco firehouse is for sale.The building at 6 Mint Plaza was converted into a luxury condo building in 2007.Nestled inside, commanding the entire top floor all to itself, the unit is on the market for $4.5 million.The original structure at 6 Mint Plaza was built in 1900 as part of the Hale Brothers department store.

4 people critically injured by fallen trees in San Francisco

Alex Shultz/SFGATE Four people were in critical condition and one person sustained moderate injuries due to fallen trees amid windy conditions in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.The injuries occurred as howling winds swept across the city between 3:45 and 4:30 p.m., said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department.

Video shows the instant a home in SF's Sunset District exploded

San Francisco Fire Department/Twitter New security camera footage released by KPIX on Saturday reveals the instant a house in San Francisco 's Sunset District exploded, killing one woman and leaving her caretaker and a firefighter injured.The explosion and three-alarm fire broke out at approximately 9:30 a.m.

13 people displaced in San Francisco house fire

San Francisco Fire Department Media Two people and one cat were rescued from a house fire in San Francisco's Richmond District on Thursday morning, officials said.The two people had moderate injuries, Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, said in a media update posted to Twitter.

1 person killed in fire at SF apartment complex, SFFD says

SFFD UPDATE Jan. 25, 6:12 p.m.A person who was rescued from a fire in San Francisco's Potrero Hill died from injuries suffered during the blaze at the apartment complex, the San Francisco Fire Department said Wednesday.UPDATE: CONFIRMED ADDRESS IS 706 MISSOURI ST. https://t.co/39vGLAMScopic.twitter.com/VEstzpQZjB-

Weekend Roundup: Central Subway/T-Third Link to Open, S.F. Fire Dept. Endangers Cyclists

...and city betrays promise on Valencia again



The Central Subway.Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick
Here are a few Streetsblog news nuggets to start the first weekend of 2023.Central Subway to finally open-open SFMTA started operating the Central Subway from Chinatown to 4th and Brannan in November, on weekends only.
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Windows break at multiple San Francisco high-rises during storm

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Windows from multiple high-rises in San Francisco broke as an " explosive " cyclone swept through the region Tuesday.While unusually powerful winds knocked down power lines, trees and even semitrailers, windows broke at four separate high-rise structures: 50 California St., Salesforce East, the notorious Millennium Tower and 1400 Mission St., a mixed-use residential building in the Mid-Market area, Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, told SFGATE.

Barge smashes into 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO As a bomb cyclone swept through the Bay Area on Tuesday, an industrial barge broke loose and smashed into the 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco, authorities said.The collision, which was reported around 4:50 p.m., splintered wooden planks on the span, according to a video and photos shared by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Fallen tree on SF Bay Bridge leaves traffic at standstill

CHP San Francisco Those heading to San Francisco from the East Bay Tuesday evening can expect severe delays after high winds downed a tree near the Yerba Buena Tunnel, reports California Highway Patrol.The tree fell around 3:15 p.m. and blocked three westbound lanes on the right side of the roadway, leaving traffic at a standstill.

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

The San Francisco History Association hosts monthly talks which explore our city's enchanting history in depth.Each month, a local history expert hosts a themed talk usually accompanied by a slide show with light refreshments.Monthly presentations cover a dizzyingly diverse variety of SF history aspects, from the history of the San Francisco Fire Department to appreciation of our unique Victorian houses to vintage stories and photos from Playland-at-the-Beach.

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

The San Francisco History Association hosts monthly talks which explore our city's enchanting history in depth.Each month, a local history expert hosts a themed talk usually accompanied by a slide show with light refreshments.Monthly presentations cover a dizzyingly diverse variety of SF history aspects, from the history of the San Francisco Fire Department to appreciation of our unique Victorian houses to vintage stories and photos from Playland-at-the-Beach.

Windows break at multiple San Francisco high-rises during storm

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Windows from multiple high-rises in San Francisco broke as an " explosive " cyclone swept through the region Tuesday.While unusually powerful winds knocked down power lines, trees and even semitrailers, windows broke at four separate high-rise structures: 50 California St., Salesforce East, the notorious Millennium Tower and 1400 Mission St., a mixed-use residential building in the Mid-Market area, Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, told SFGATE.

Barge smashes into 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO As a bomb cyclone swept through the Bay Area on Tuesday, an industrial barge broke loose and smashed into the 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco, authorities said.The collision, which was reported around 4:50 p.m., splintered wooden planks on the span, according to a video and photos shared by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Fallen tree on SF Bay Bridge leaves traffic at standstill

CHP San Francisco Those heading to San Francisco from the East Bay Tuesday evening can expect severe delays after high winds downed a tree near the Yerba Buena Tunnel, reports California Highway Patrol.The tree fell around 3:15 p.m. and blocked three westbound lanes on the right side of the roadway, leaving traffic at a standstill.

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

The San Francisco History Association hosts monthly talks which explore our city's enchanting history in depth.Each month, a local history expert hosts a themed talk usually accompanied by a slide show with light refreshments.Monthly presentations cover a dizzyingly diverse variety of SF history aspects, from the history of the San Francisco Fire Department to appreciation of our unique Victorian houses to vintage stories and photos from Playland-at-the-Beach.

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

The San Francisco History Association hosts monthly talks which explore our city's enchanting history in depth.Each month, a local history expert hosts a themed talk usually accompanied by a slide show with light refreshments.Monthly presentations cover a dizzyingly diverse variety of SF history aspects, from the history of the San Francisco Fire Department to appreciation of our unique Victorian houses to vintage stories and photos from Playland-at-the-Beach.
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SFFD: Glass falls from San Francisco skyscraper

San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst N/San Francisco Chronicle via Gett Amid howling winds and heavy rains, glass window panes fell from one of San Francisco's tallest downtown buildings Tuesday afternoon.The San Francisco Fire Department issued a shelter-in-place order and closed the streets surrounding 555 California, formerly the Bank of America building, at around 2 p.m.


SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER FOR 555 CALIFORNIA STREETSTREET CLOSURES IN THE AREA FOLLOW @SFPD DIRECTIONSTHIS IS FOR GLASS FALLING HIGH RISE pic.twitter.com/QrcSwCDURP-
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