A one-alarm structure fire sent San Francisco firefighters to the 1400 block of 25th Avenue in the Outer Sunset today, where flames were reported at the rear exterior of a building. Crews contained the incident, and the department reported no injuries. Emergency vehicles and hose lines crowded Judah Street and nearby intersections, and transit service through the corridor was briefly disrupted while firefighters worked.
According to the San Francisco Fire Department Media, the incident was classified as a "1 - ALARM FIRE," and the blaze appeared to be outside at the rear of the structure. Hose lines were stretched at Judah, and the public was urged to steer clear of 25th Avenue between Judah and Kirkham while units operated on scene. The department's update is embedded below.
1 - ALARM FIRE
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) March 12, 2026
San Francisco Fire is on the scene of a 1-alarm structure fire in the 1400 block of 25th Ave.
Initial reports are of a fire in rear of the structure outside.
At this time, no injuries have been reported.
Please avoid the area of 25th Ave between Judah and… pic.twitter.com/otgcKhP96p
Incident response and transit impact
"Please avoid the area of 25th Ave between Judah and Kirkham," the San Francisco Fire Department Media posted, confirming that no injuries had been reported. Firefighters stayed on scene to check for extension while hose lines remained in use at Judah, and engines worked to knock down remaining hot spots. Drivers and riders moving through the corridor were advised to expect delays until emergency operations wrapped up.
Why this matters to neighbors
Twenty-fifth Avenue cuts through a tight, mostly residential stretch of the Outer Sunset, where active fire scenes can quickly spill into limited parking and nearby cross streets. The San Francisco Fire Department now regularly uses social media for real-time incident alerts, and a New Year's Day blaze drew similar online updates earlier this year. Neighbors often first learn about short-term closures, detours, and lingering checks for hidden hot spots from these posts.
Where to get updates
For ongoing information on incidents and street closures, residents can follow the department's social channels and monitor local transit alerts. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency posts service advisories at SFMTA, and the fire department's X feed remains the quickest source for official updates. This story will be updated as new details become available.
