Possible vault fires, explosions prompt shelter-in-place order in SF's Financial District: SFFD
Key Points:
- San Francisco crews are responding to vault fires and minor explosions in the Financial District, specifically near California and Front Streets.
- A shelter-in-place order has been issued and expanded to cover the 100 to 300 blocks of California and Front Streets.
- The San Francisco Fire Department is investigating a possible vault fire at 150 California Street, where smoke was reported in a basement and a power outage has occurred.
- Witnesses reported at least two explosions, which firefighters have confirmed, and PG&E is shutting down additional power, affecting more locations.
- No injuries have been reported, but the public is advised to avoid the affected area.