Fire crews rushed to 1185 Guerrero Street in San Francisco’s Mission District yesterday after early reports that smoke was coming from the building’s roof. The San Francisco Fire Department declared a working fire and called in extra units, quickly turning the quiet block into an active emergency scene. As of the department's latest update, officials had not released details on injuries or whether any residents were displaced.
According to an update posted by the San Francisco Fire Department Media, the incident was also flagged on the Citizen safety app. That linked report included on-scene video and two radio clips, and early alerts went out to thousands of nearby users who track emergencies on their phones.
(1185 Guerrero St) Building Fire - reported on @CitizenAppSFO https://t.co/IXrsD8Rkaa
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) May 9, 2026
What neighbors and onlookers reported
Videos and comments shared on social platforms and in the safety‑app report showed smoke near the roof and a 911 caller describing an unconfirmed incident at the address. Guerrero Street has already seen multiple building fires this year, including a large blaze on the 1400 block in March, and local reporting suggests those events have raised anxiety about fires in older Mission buildings, per Hoodline.
Officials have warned that lithium‑ion batteries in e‑bikes and scooters have been an increasing cause of apartment fires, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Road closures and resources
Neighbors are being urged to stay away from the immediate block while fire crews work and to follow directions from first responders at the scene. For non-emergency help related to displacement or shelter, residents can call the city's 311 Customer Service Center or visit SF311 for guidance and resources.
