San Francisco Fire Department crews responded Saturday to a one‑alarm structure fire on the 400 block of 28th Avenue in the Richmond District. Flames were reported on a rear deck between the building’s second and third floors, and initial updates said there were no injuries. Live alerts advised people to avoid 28th Avenue between Geary Boulevard and Clement Street while crews worked the scene.
What The Fire Department Posted
As noted by the San Francisco Fire Department Media, crews described a 1-alarm structure fire with flames on a 2/3rd story rear deck. The department’s initial update reported no injuries, and officials did not immediately release a suspected cause.
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— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) November 8, 2025
1 - ALARM FIRE
San Francisco Fire is on the scene of a 1-alarm structure fire in the 400 block of 28th ave.
Initial reports are of a fire on 2/3rd story deck on the rear of the structure. At this time, no injuries have been reported.
Please avoid the…
Live Alerts And Local Reports
Citizen’s incident feed flagged the blaze, showed responders on scene, and pushed alerts to nearby users, repeating the advisory to steer clear of 28th Avenue between Geary and Clement while crews operated.
How Neighbors Are Affected
Expect emergency vehicle activity, traffic delays, and occasional smoke in the immediate area while crews work; give firefighters room to operate and follow instructions from city officials. If you’re near Geary and Clement, keep windows closed and be prepared for temporary street closures while units remain on scene.
Next Steps
Fire investigators typically follow once flames are controlled; the department’s initial post did not include a cause or a damage estimate. This item will be updated when officials release more details and the scene is cleared.
