Twenty Rescued From Major Fire in Tenderloin
421 Leavenworth St, Tenderloin, San Francisco
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Summary
- An apartment fire in the Tenderloin left 66 residents displaced and over a dozen people injured Saturday morning, officials said.
- At around 6:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire at the Sierra Madre Apartments at 451 Leavenworth Street.
- Upon arrival, crews discovered a blaze had begun burning through the building, sending a plume of smoke into the sky.
- Firefighters began working to extinguish the blaze.
- During operations, Citizen users showed the SFFD had extended ladders to the building and were rescuing people and pets from apartments.
- According to Lt. Johnathan Baxter of the SFFD, firefighters rescued 20 people and 6 pets from the building. In total, 15 people had sustained injuries during the fire, with conditions ranging from moderate to stable.
- By around 8 a.m., the fire was brought under control.
- In total, 66 residents were displaced.
- Investigators are determining what caused the blaze.
Timeline
According to the SFFD, the flames have been contained and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that 15 people are being treated in the fire department's multi-casualty bus. The fire is contained within the building and has not moved to other buildings.
The primary and secondary searches of the entire building are complete and a firefighter stated all was clear. Firefighters are also working to notify Red Cross of the occupants who need temporary shelter.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that crews are still working to extinguish the flames that have traveled through the building's walls. He also states that the people and animals rescued are in moderate to stable condition.
Secondary searches on the fourth and fifth floor have been completed, according to firefighters.
It is being reported that both primary and secondary searches on the sixth floor have been completed.
Firefighters have completed a primary search of the fifth floor of the building.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, shows firefighters rescuing a dog and working to rescue more building occupants at the scene.
Firefighters are working to rescue people stuck inside of the building and on the fire escapes.
It is unclear whether there are any trapped people or injuries.
EMS has been requested to the location.
Firefighters are calling for traffic control to close O'Farrell St and Ellis St.
Firefighters on scene advise that there is a large working fire at the Sierra Madre Apartments.
Incident reported at 421 Leavenworth St.
According to the SFFD, the flames have been contained and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that 15 people are being treated in the fire department's multi-casualty bus. The fire is contained within the building and has not moved to other buildings.
The primary and secondary searches of the entire building are complete and a firefighter stated all was clear. Firefighters are also working to notify Red Cross of the occupants who need temporary shelter.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that crews are still working to extinguish the flames that have traveled through the building's walls. He also states that the people and animals rescued are in moderate to stable condition.
Secondary searches on the fourth and fifth floor have been completed, according to firefighters.
It is being reported that both primary and secondary searches on the sixth floor have been completed.
Firefighters have completed a primary search of the fifth floor of the building.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, shows firefighters rescuing a dog and working to rescue more building occupants at the scene.
Firefighters are working to rescue people stuck inside of the building and on the fire escapes.
It is unclear whether there are any trapped people or injuries.
EMS has been requested to the location.
Firefighters are calling for traffic control to close O'Farrell St and Ellis St.
Firefighters on scene advise that there is a large working fire at the Sierra Madre Apartments.
Incident reported at 421 Leavenworth St.
According to the SFFD, the flames have been contained and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that 15 people are being treated in the fire department's multi-casualty bus. The fire is contained within the building and has not moved to other buildings.
The primary and secondary searches of the entire building are complete and a firefighter stated all was clear. Firefighters are also working to notify Red Cross of the occupants who need temporary shelter.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that crews are still working to extinguish the flames that have traveled through the building's walls. He also states that the people and animals rescued are in moderate to stable condition.
Secondary searches on the fourth and fifth floor have been completed, according to firefighters.
It is being reported that both primary and secondary searches on the sixth floor have been completed.
Firefighters have completed a primary search of the fifth floor of the building.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, shows firefighters rescuing a dog and working to rescue more building occupants at the scene.
Firefighters are working to rescue people stuck inside of the building and on the fire escapes.
It is unclear whether there are any trapped people or injuries.
EMS has been requested to the location.
Firefighters are calling for traffic control to close O'Farrell St and Ellis St.
Firefighters on scene advise that there is a large working fire at the Sierra Madre Apartments.
Incident reported at 421 Leavenworth St.
According to the SFFD, the flames have been contained and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that 15 people are being treated in the fire department's multi-casualty bus. The fire is contained within the building and has not moved to other buildings.
The primary and secondary searches of the entire building are complete and a firefighter stated all was clear. Firefighters are also working to notify Red Cross of the occupants who need temporary shelter.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that crews are still working to extinguish the flames that have traveled through the building's walls. He also states that the people and animals rescued are in moderate to stable condition.
Secondary searches on the fourth and fifth floor have been completed, according to firefighters.
It is being reported that both primary and secondary searches on the sixth floor have been completed.
Firefighters have completed a primary search of the fifth floor of the building.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, shows firefighters rescuing a dog and working to rescue more building occupants at the scene.
Firefighters are working to rescue people stuck inside of the building and on the fire escapes.
It is unclear whether there are any trapped people or injuries.
EMS has been requested to the location.
Firefighters are calling for traffic control to close O'Farrell St and Ellis St.
Firefighters on scene advise that there is a large working fire at the Sierra Madre Apartments.
Incident reported at 421 Leavenworth St.
According to the SFFD, the flames have been contained and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that 15 people are being treated in the fire department's multi-casualty bus. The fire is contained within the building and has not moved to other buildings.
The primary and secondary searches of the entire building are complete and a firefighter stated all was clear. Firefighters are also working to notify Red Cross of the occupants who need temporary shelter.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, states that crews are still working to extinguish the flames that have traveled through the building's walls. He also states that the people and animals rescued are in moderate to stable condition.
Secondary searches on the fourth and fifth floor have been completed, according to firefighters.
It is being reported that both primary and secondary searches on the sixth floor have been completed.
Firefighters have completed a primary search of the fifth floor of the building.
Lt. Jonathan Baxter, Public Information Officer for the SFFD, shows firefighters rescuing a dog and working to rescue more building occupants at the scene.
Firefighters are working to rescue people stuck inside of the building and on the fire escapes.
It is unclear whether there are any trapped people or injuries.
EMS has been requested to the location.
Firefighters are calling for traffic control to close O'Farrell St and Ellis St.
Firefighters on scene advise that there is a large working fire at the Sierra Madre Apartments.
Incident reported at 421 Leavenworth St.
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I’ve seen SFFD bring two dogs and help an elderly person down the fire escape. These guys are amazing.
@danielp73 seriously. Heros
Thank you Captain Baxter. Appreciate the i formative update and thank you to our first responders
SFFD, you guys are awesome. Thank you. And thank you for caring about and saving the helpless pets. 🤍🐾
God Bless these firefighters rescued residents and precious kitties snd dogs♥️
I’ve seen SFFD bring two dogs and help an elderly person down the fire escape. These guys are amazing.
@danielp73 seriously. Heros
Thank you Captain Baxter. Appreciate the i formative update and thank you to our first responders
SFFD, you guys are awesome. Thank you. And thank you for caring about and saving the helpless pets. 🤍🐾
God Bless these firefighters rescued residents and precious kitties snd dogs♥️
I’ve seen SFFD bring two dogs and help an elderly person down the fire escape. These guys are amazing.
@danielp73 seriously. Heros
Thank you Captain Baxter. Appreciate the i formative update and thank you to our first responders
SFFD, you guys are awesome. Thank you. And thank you for caring about and saving the helpless pets. 🤍🐾
God Bless these firefighters rescued residents and precious kitties snd dogs♥️
I’ve seen SFFD bring two dogs and help an elderly person down the fire escape. These guys are amazing.
@danielp73 seriously. Heros
Thank you Captain Baxter. Appreciate the i formative update and thank you to our first responders
SFFD, you guys are awesome. Thank you. And thank you for caring about and saving the helpless pets. 🤍🐾
God Bless these firefighters rescued residents and precious kitties snd dogs♥️
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I’ve seen SFFD bring two dogs and help an elderly person down the fire escape. These guys are amazing.
@danielp73 seriously. Heros
Thank you Captain Baxter. Appreciate the i formative update and thank you to our first responders
SFFD, you guys are awesome. Thank you. And thank you for caring about and saving the helpless pets. 🤍🐾
God Bless these firefighters rescued residents and precious kitties snd dogs♥️