Shipping Container Fire in Cargo Area at San Francisco International Airport
585 N McDonnell Rd
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Summary
- Firefighters responded to a fire involving seven pallets of boxes and an isolated Connex shipping container in the cargo area of San Francisco International Airport.
- The fire did not affect airport runways, and no injuries were reported. Portions of N McDonnell Road were closed as crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
Timeline
Officials say there is no immediate hazard to the public as firefighters continue to manage the fire.
Authorities have closed portions of N McDonnell Road in the 400–600 blocks while crews work at the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area.
Firefighters have opened the shipping container and are actively extinguishing the burning contents inside.
According to San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter, the fire is not impacting airport runways, and there are no reported injuries associated with the incident.
San Francisco Fire Department officials say crews are currently working to extinguish a fire involving an isolated Connex shipping container in the cargo area of San Francisco International Airport.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 585 N McDonnell Rd.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 951 Northfield Rd.
Officials say there is no immediate hazard to the public as firefighters continue to manage the fire.
Authorities have closed portions of N McDonnell Road in the 400–600 blocks while crews work at the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area.
Firefighters have opened the shipping container and are actively extinguishing the burning contents inside.
According to San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter, the fire is not impacting airport runways, and there are no reported injuries associated with the incident.
San Francisco Fire Department officials say crews are currently working to extinguish a fire involving an isolated Connex shipping container in the cargo area of San Francisco International Airport.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 585 N McDonnell Rd.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 951 Northfield Rd.
Officials say there is no immediate hazard to the public as firefighters continue to manage the fire.
Authorities have closed portions of N McDonnell Road in the 400–600 blocks while crews work at the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area.
Firefighters have opened the shipping container and are actively extinguishing the burning contents inside.
According to San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter, the fire is not impacting airport runways, and there are no reported injuries associated with the incident.
San Francisco Fire Department officials say crews are currently working to extinguish a fire involving an isolated Connex shipping container in the cargo area of San Francisco International Airport.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 585 N McDonnell Rd.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 951 Northfield Rd.
Officials say there is no immediate hazard to the public as firefighters continue to manage the fire.
Authorities have closed portions of N McDonnell Road in the 400–600 blocks while crews work at the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area.
Firefighters have opened the shipping container and are actively extinguishing the burning contents inside.
According to San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter, the fire is not impacting airport runways, and there are no reported injuries associated with the incident.
San Francisco Fire Department officials say crews are currently working to extinguish a fire involving an isolated Connex shipping container in the cargo area of San Francisco International Airport.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 585 N McDonnell Rd.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 951 Northfield Rd.
Officials say there is no immediate hazard to the public as firefighters continue to manage the fire.
Authorities have closed portions of N McDonnell Road in the 400–600 blocks while crews work at the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area.
Firefighters have opened the shipping container and are actively extinguishing the burning contents inside.
According to San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter, the fire is not impacting airport runways, and there are no reported injuries associated with the incident.
San Francisco Fire Department officials say crews are currently working to extinguish a fire involving an isolated Connex shipping container in the cargo area of San Francisco International Airport.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 585 N McDonnell Rd.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 951 Northfield Rd.
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Russia put incendiary packages in cargo flights in Europe last year and they caught fire before getting loaded on planes.
United cargo
Definitely Swissport
No, AGI 😭
Russia put incendiary packages in cargo flights in Europe last year and they caught fire before getting loaded on planes.
United cargo
Definitely Swissport
No, AGI 😭
Russia put incendiary packages in cargo flights in Europe last year and they caught fire before getting loaded on planes.
United cargo
Definitely Swissport
No, AGI 😭
Russia put incendiary packages in cargo flights in Europe last year and they caught fire before getting loaded on planes.
United cargo
Definitely Swissport
No, AGI 😭
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Russia put incendiary packages in cargo flights in Europe last year and they caught fire before getting loaded on planes.
United cargo
Definitely Swissport
No, AGI 😭