Overview
- The fire erupted at California and Broderick and grew to three alarms on Monday, drawing more than 100 firefighters and several hours of sustained operations before crews declared it under control.
- Firefighters shifted from interior attacks to transitional and defensive tactics as high winds and the building’s age complicated efforts to reach hot spots.
- No injuries were reported and the 1892 church has been yellow‑tagged as unsafe after stained glass was shattered, the roof burned through, and an exterior wall partially collapsed.
- The San Francisco Fire Investigation Task Force is interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and examining whether on‑site renovation work or nearby construction contributed to the ignition.
- The congregation will worship at a nearby Seventh‑day Adventist church starting Saturday, nearby residents and a family restaurant were displaced by water and structural damage, and relief agencies are helping people while crews keep a fire watch at the scene.