Overview
- Fire broke out shortly after 3 a.m. at 50 Golden Gate Ave., spreading from the sixth floor into the attic and roof.
- Crews mounted an aggressive attack that prevented the fire from reaching lower floors or nearby structures.
- Multiple residents were rescued, two cats were saved, and no injuries were reported.
- More than 100 firefighters with over 50 pieces of equipment responded alongside police and other city agencies, contending with the building’s age and materials.
- About 45 residents were sheltered on an SFMTA bus as the American Red Cross assisted, with investigators remaining on scene and the public urged to avoid the area.