Crime & Safety
San Francisco House Fire Injures Woman, Displaces Resident
One woman was rescued from the backyard and treated for smoke inhalation.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Firefighters quickly contained a blaze that broke out early Sunday morning in a two-story home on the 1600 block of 42nd Avenue, leaving one woman injured and another person displaced, firefighters said.
Crews responded around 5:58 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a garage fire, San Francisco Fire Department said via social media.
When firefighters arrived four minutes after receiving the report, they found heavy flames on the first floor of the structure and smoke coming from both the front and rear of the building.
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One woman was rescued from the backyard and treated for smoke inhalation. She was later transported to a hospital for further care, authorities said.
Firefighters contained the blaze to the first floor, preventing it from spreading to the second story or attic.
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PG&E was called to the scene to address gas and electrical concerns as part of post-fire safety checks.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to the SFFD.
By Nicole Tingson / Bay City News
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