SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two people are in critical condition and 25 others are displaced after a 3-alarm fire in San Francisco Friday morning, according to San Francisco Fire.
The fire broke out around 1:45 a.m. on the 400 block 23rd Ave. and spread to three buildings, according to San Francisco Fire officials.
By the time the fire reached 3 alarms, there were 96 firefighters on scene and three victims were rescued.
#040717WF1 UPDATE 31 fire units 96 firefighters 3RD Alarm fire active scene 3 critical victims rescued 0304 Hrs https://t.co/M4xWSNHCFD
— San Francisco Fire (@sffdpio) April 7, 2017
Two of the victims are in critical condition.
One is a 53-year-old man suffering from severe burns.
The other is a 73-year-old man suffering from smoke inhalation and other non-related medical issues.
The third victim, who is not in critical condition, has minor smoke inhalation-related injuries, according to officials.
All were transported to St. Francis Hospital.
A firefighter was also injured. The firefighter suffered a cut to the arm, but has already been released in good condition, fire officials said.
Around 3:30 a.m., officials reported the fire was contained.
Just after 4:00 a.m., it was reported “under control.”
#040717WF1 UPDATE FIRE UNDER CONTROL 0402 Hrs @SandraLeeFewer @mayoredlee https://t.co/SwdY8vwb2f
— San Francisco Fire (@sffdpio) April 7, 2017
Red Cross is on scene assisting with those displaced.
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