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4-alarm fire in San Francisco's Inner Richmond damages homes overnight, over 30 displaced
A four-alarm fire in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood early Friday morning has damaged several homes and displaced more than 30 people, firefighters said.
Shortly after 1:50 a.m., firefighters were called to the 500 block of 5th Avenue, between Balboa and Anza streets. The fire, which grew to four-alarms, involved five 3-story multi residential dwellings.
More than 130 firefighters responded to the fire, which was put under control around 4:30 a.m.
BREAKING
4-ALARM FIRE 500 BLOCK OF 5TH AVE AT BALBOA AND ANZA
The San Francisco Fire Department is currently responding to an active 4-alarm structure fire, and over 130 San Francisco firefighters are on the scene.
This fire involves three, 3-story multi-residential… — SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) June 6, 2025
Firefighters said at least 35 people were displaced as a result of the fire. The American Red Cross is on scene assisting the affected residents.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
