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Miami Herald
15 hours ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Two saved after climbing down cliff for dropped phone, California officials say
Two tourists who climbed down a cliff near San Francisco seeking a dropped phone had to be rescued, California firefighters reported. The rescue took place between Mile Rock Beach and Deadman's Point on Saturday, June 7, the San Francisco Fire Department said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The visitors were enjoying a view of the Golden Gate Bridge when one dropped a phone over the edge at about 3:30 p.m., firefighters reported on Instagram. They climbed down the cliff after the phone and became stuck, firefighters said. Rescuers used ropes to save the two in an operation that took about one hour, the department said. The tourists were not injured but were issued a ticket. They could be fined up to $300 apiece, SF Gate reported. The visitors are from Seattle, KRON reported.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
No injuries reported after fire at Oracle Park was contained before Giants-Braves clash
Image Source: Getty On the morning of Sunday, June 8, a fire occurred at Oracle Park shortly before the San Francisco Giants were set to play a game against the Atlanta Braves. The fire, which started in a concourse concession stand, was quickly put out by the San Francisco Fire Department. No one was hurt, and the stadium was evacuated and made ready to reopen before the scheduled start of the match. Swift emergency response prevented injuries and wider damage at Oracle Park The fire erupted at approximately 10:30 a.m. PT, before fans were allowed into the ballpark. It was linked to a stall known as "Fuku," which sells Korean BBQ-style chicken sandwiches. The booth's smoke triggered Oracle Park's fire alarm systems, prompting an immediate evacuation of people and players. The grease fire was extinguished within minutes to prevent further escalation by the San Francisco Fire Department. Fire officials said no one was injured and the fire was contained to the booth. Both teams managed to safely disperse players from the enclosed areas, including some who were moved only briefly onto the field for safety reasons. The concourse was ventilated, and the area was deemed safe again before the stadium was reopened to the public. The incident underscored how well Oracle Park's safety protocols worked. What could have been much more serious was avoided because of the fire alarms, fast communication with emergency services, and an effective response on site. Thanks to the calmness of stadium staffers and the first responders, the situation was taken in stride, bringing little to no panic and no injuries to players, workers, and attendees. Giants-Braves game proceeds without disruption after safety clearance at Oracle Park The all-clear came soon enough that the planned opening of Oracle Park and the Giants-Braves matchup were unaffected by the initial scare. The crowd was invigorated despite the previous evacuation, and there was little indication of the earlier disturbance. Due to the rapid response, many fans didn't even realize that a fire had happened at all. The Giants took advantage of the day on the field, beating the Braves 4–3 for a three-game sweep. Mike Yastrzemski drove in the first run, and the bullpen held its ground in this win that kept the momentum going for the team. However, on the day, the real triumph was the total absence of injury, not to be underestimated post-game. Also Read: MLB insider claims Braves are risking long term future by refusing to trade Marcell Ozuna before deadline Oracle Park's ability to handle an emergency smoothly ensured the safety of everyone involved. With no injuries reported and the fire quickly managed, both the Giants and their fans could focus on baseball by game time.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
2 rescued from San Francisco cliff after dropping phones
SAN FRANCISCO - Two people had to be rescued after accidentally dropping their phones down a cliffside in San Francisco Saturday afternoon, officials said. The tourists were caught on the cliffside between Deadman's Point and Mile Rock Beach around 3:30 p.m. According to officials, they tried to go down the cliff to get the phones they dropped but became stuck. Crews with the San Francisco Fire Department's Cliff Rescue Unit and Heavy Rescue 1 responded to the scene to pull the pair up to safety. Neither person was injured in the ordeal, officials said. Both were cited by Park Police following the rescue. "SF Fire advises people to stay on trails and follow postage signage," officials said about the rescue.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Fire at Boyd Hotel in San Francisco caused by lithium-ion battery; 2 injured
A fire at a San Francisco building was caused by a scooter's lithium-ion battery, the San Francisco Fire Department said. San Francisco Fire said they were alerted to the fire at 7:31 a.m. The fire was at the Boyd Hotel, which is a seven-story, mixed-use building with residential units above commercial space. Crews arrived just before 8 a.m. and rescued two adults on the sixth floor. Both had serious injuries and were taken to a local burn center. UPDATE: The structure fire at a seven-story mixed-use building, which includes residential units over commercial spaces, is now contained and under control. Two adults were rescued by San Francisco firefighters and transported to a local burn center by paramedics from the San… — SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) June 8, 2025 The fire was extinguished and contained to the one-room apartment. The San Francisco Fire Department advises residents not to charge lithium-ion batteries while sleeping. "Always be present, and don't leave it alone," SF Fire said.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS San Francisco Giants' ballpark evacuated as fire breaks out inside stadium
The San Francisco Giants had to evacuate their clubhouse when a fire broke out just hours before the first pitch against the Atlanta Braves Sunday. A concession stand at Oracle Park reportedly went up in flames at around 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT Sunday with the ballpark scheduled to host the series finale between the two teams, according to Braves beat writer Mark Bowman. With just under three hours still remaining until the game began at 4:05pm ET/1:05 PT, thankfully no fans were already inside the stadium with gates not yet scheduled to open. Alarms reportedly went off when a small fire reportedly broke out at Fuku - a Korean BBQ stand - forcing the Giants clubhouse to empty out onto the field. The San Francisco Fire Department responded to calls at the stadium, which is located alongside San Francisco's South Beach Harbor. 'The San Francisco Fire Department responded to a cooking fire in a vendor's booth at Oracle Park,' a statement from the SFFD read. 'The fire was confined to the cooking area, and no injuries were reported. The park was evacuated but will be reopened shortly. 'We thank the fantastic staff and fans for their cooperation during the evacuation at the direction of park staff and fire personnel. We were able to quickly assess the situation and confirm that the fire had been extinguished. There was no extension of the fire, no injuries, and the game will continue as scheduled.' More to follow.
