Massive Fire Engulfs Construction Site, Forcing Evacuation of Hayes Valley Residents
A large 4-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in San Francisco, displacing several residents. Concerns about fires in the same area were raised months ago, with the president of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association writing a letter to city leaders about dangerous fires near tent encampments. It remains unclear if any action was taken. The cause of the recent fire is under investigation, but some living nearby argue that it is unfair to blame the unhoused so soon. The fire spread to four adjoining homes, but all residents were safely evacuated. Fire officials are relieved that the fire did not consume an entire city block.