San Francisco's Mission District witnessed fire crews in action as a blaze was swiftly dealt with on Hill Street. Yesterday, the San Francisco Fire Department responded quickly to a fire reported at 14 Hill Street. The fire initiated on the back deck of the building's third floor, eventually causing damage to the house itself and affecting the neighboring residence at 16 Hill Street, according to a social media post by the San Francisco Fire Department.
WORKING FIRE - 14 Hill street - 03/25/2025 - 1436 hours.
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) March 25, 2025
A working fire has been declared at 14 Hill street. The fire started on the back deck on the third floor. The fire pushed inside the top unit of 14 hill street and caused damage.
The fire caused damage to the side of 16… pic.twitter.com/d1NM4qzHHA
The department's efforts contained and extinguished the flames, followed by thorough checks to prevent further fire spreading. Samuel Menchaca, a San Francisco Fire Department spokesperson, said, as per Mission Local, "The one-alarm fire was quickly put out and no injuries were reported." The aftermath of the event left a total of five people displaced, with the Red Cross stepping in to provide support.
Initial reports from a resident suggested that a cigarette may have caused the fire. However, as Menchaca stated, the official cause remains under investigation by authorities. Residents of the buildings involved await evaluation from the Department of Building Inspection to determine when they can safely return.
