Fire Displaces 15 from Buddhist Nuns' Residence in San Francisco

A two-alarm fire heavily damaged the living quarters next to the Hua Zang Si temple, though the temple itself was spared.

The fire broke out around 5:28 p.m. at a three-story building on the 3100 block of 22nd Street in San Francisco's Mission District.
All 15 residents, including Buddhist nuns, evacuated safely, and firefighters rescued three cats and one dog.
The San Francisco Fire Department deployed approximately 70 personnel to control the blaze, which was contained within an hour.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries during the operation and was treated at a local hospital.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the affected residents are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.