Overview
- The fire began shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday on the second floor of a three-story building on the 800 block of Fillmore Street and spread to the third floor.
- San Francisco firefighters escalated to a second alarm and used ground and aerial ladders to rescue 18 people from second- and third-floor windows and the building interior.
- One resident was injured and is expected to recover, while other occupants were led to safety by crews.
- Fire officials declared the blaze under control shortly before 4 a.m. and said firefighters would remain on scene for hours to extinguish hot spots and investigate the origin.
- The American Red Cross has been dispatched to assess and assist displaced residents as officials evaluate damage to two structures and determine housing needs.