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.
45th Annual Carnaval San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times
Photos by Rink and Leticia Lopezz With the theme "45 Years of Music & Movement," the 2023 Carnaval San Francisco was held on Memorial Day weekend, May 27 and 28.San Francisco Bay Times lead photographer Rink captured images of the Carnaval Parade contingents representing music, dance, arts, low-riders, cuisine, and more.
Man rescued after falling 16 feet underwater from SF pier
San Francisco Fire Department A man was rescued on Tuesday after falling from a pier into San Francisco Bay and becoming submerged 16 feet underwater, officials said.Witnesses informed the San Francisco Fire Department that before the man fell into the water, he was collecting cans on the Torpedo Wharf, which is located east of Fort Point, Capt.
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.
5 injured by lithium-ion battery fire in San Francisco high-rise
San Francisco Fire Department Five people were injured early Tuesday morning when flames engulfed a portion of a high-rise in San Francisco's Sunset District near Mount Sutro, officials said.The blaze was caused by a lithium-ion battery that caught fire, the San Francisco Fire Department said.The fire department said it was dispatched to Avalon Sunset Towers just after 1 a.m. for a report of a fire.
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.
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-
14 people displaced when a Tesla and a Prius crash into SF home
SFFD Three people were seriously injured and transported to a trauma center after two cars crashed into a home in San Francisco on Thursday night, officials said.Two people were rescued from a Tesla and one from a Prius, the San Francisco Fire Department said in a statement.All three were taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
SFFD disciplines firefighter over 'Let's Go Brandon' T-shirt
A San Francisco Fire Department firefighter is facing disciplinary action after a tweet on Saturday showed him wearing a "Let's Go Brandon" T-shirt on official department business, according to KPIX-5.
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.
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.
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.
12 trash cans set on fire along San Francisco's Embarcadero
The San Francisco Police Department's arson unit is investigating fires that were reportedly set to 12 different trash cans along the Embarcadero on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
Spate of dumpster fires hits SoMa, Western Addition
San Francisco Fire Department investigators are poring over a string of five dumpster and trash bin fires lit in the early morning hours between Aug. 18 and Aug. 22.
A driver in a seafoam green Prius struck and pinned a woman to the wall of a Shell station convenience store on Thursday, and caused serious injuries 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.
Multiple rescues made at fire in San Francisco apartment complex
More than 60 firefighters were on the scene of a fire that broke out inside a building at 1355 Ellis in San Francisco's Fillmore District, officials said.
Looting unfolds at SF jazz club after police respond to break-in
After San Francisco's Black Cat jazz club and bar was broken into early Tuesday morning - and police responded to the incident - two dozen looters allegedly raided the acclaimed music venue in the Tenderloin for five hours, freely taking everything from guitars to bottles of champagne worth hundreds of dollars, the club's operations manager said.
Fire ignites at infamous SF home that was listed for $15M
A San Francisco firefighter fell down an elevator shaft while battling flames at a waterfront mansion in the city's exclusive Sea Cliff neighborhood early Friday, officials said.
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. [ more ]
Home " *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, In Person, Kids & Families, Memorial Day Weekend, Outdoors, Sports & Wellness Come to our San Francisco Bike Rodeo!The Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA are excited to partner with the California Highway Patrol, San Francisco Fire Department and many more agencies for this event.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
18 People Injured in Multi-Car Collision on Bay Bridge, Massive Traffic Delays Reported
The San Francisco Fire Department responded to multiple car crashes, caused in a chain-like reaction, Thursday around 2 p.m. on the Interstate 80 tunnel across Treasure Island leaving at least 18 people hurt, all of whom suffered non-life-threatening injuries.At least four ambulances rushed onto the Bay Bridge Thursday afternoon to offer aid to over a dozen people injured in a multi-car crash.
Multi-car Bay Bridge accident causes major Thanksgiving delays
MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images/MediaNews Group via Getty Images A major accident on the Bay Bridge created a traffic nightmare in the eastbound direction on Thanksgiving Day for San Francisco Bay Area travelers.The accident involved at least six cars and took place in the Yerba Buena Tunnel near Treasure Island.
Fire breaks out at building in the SF's Lower Haight
Dan Gentile Sirens were heard throughout San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon, as firefighters responded to a three-alarm blaze just before 4 p.m. at a building in the city's Lower Haight neighborhood.
100 San Francisco firefighters summoned to blaze on McAllister Street
San Francisco Fire Department A three-alarm fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a building located at 1604 McAllister Street, the San Francisco Fire Department said.About 100 firefighters responded to the scene, the department said, and described the fire as "heavy" in the second to third floor area of the building.The fire was contained around 2 p.m. Fire officials said one person was rescued and another was injured but that both would recover.
Sluts, a Wine Bar From Hit Supper Club Hi Felicia, Lands in San Francisco
Oakland's fine dining restaurant (and former semi-illegal supper club) Hi Felicia made some capital-m Moves this past week with two big announcements: the restaurant is introducing a new "family style" menu and finally giving its wine bar pop-up Sluts a permanent home in San Francisco, specially at 1817 Market Street.
Page Street Follow up: Leaked Comms Prove the Mayor is Killing Slow Streets
A city hall insider has sent Streetsblog internal communications that confirm reports that Mayor London Breed was behind delays to the installation of long-approved traffic diverters on Page Street.
SF Firefighter Allegedly Shot Oakland Man In Puppy-Breeding Dispute
A 29-year-old San Francisco Fire Department member appeared in an Alameda County Court Tuesday morning on charges that he not only ripped off an Oakland puppy breeder, but fired several bullets at him too.
Video shows climber trapped near San Francisco's Cliff House
A man who climbed down near San Francisco's legendary Cliff House was trapped on a cliff ledge early Monday morning, necessitating a rescue by fire officials.
Breed Got Her Compromise With SF Pride, Small Number of SFPD Officers Will March in Uniform in Parade
SF Pride relented and Mayor London Breed and the SFPD were able to reach an acceptable compromise Thursday about the banning of police uniforms in the Pride Parade just in time for the Pride Flag raising at City Hall.
S.F. Police, Mayor to Boycott Pride Due to Uniform Ban
LGBTQ+ officers from San Francisco's police and sheriff's departments say they'll boycott this year's Pride parade because they won't be allowed to march in uniform, and Mayor London Breed says she won't march either.