1 dead after house fire in San Francisco's Richmond District, fire department says
A fire in San Francisco's Richmond District claimed one life and injured a firefighter on Friday afternoon. The one-alarm fire broke out at a single-family home on the 500 block of 26th Avenue, situated near Station 14. Fire officials responded promptly, managing to contain the blaze, but one civilian was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. A firefighter suffered a minor injury while attending to the fire. Investigators are currently assessing the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined.
The incident underscores the risks posed by residential fires in urban areas. Local authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation progresses. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in homes.