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San Rafael Apartment Fire Contained as Injuries Reported, Dozens Displaced

Police say the blaze is mostly contained, with evacuations ordered, power shutoffs enacted, Red Cross assistance underway.

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A fire burns in San Rafael's Canal neighborhood early on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 (Alan Dep - Marin Independent Journal)
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Overview

  • The fire erupted early Thursday on the 500 block of Canal Street in San Rafael.
  • Multiple injuries were reported, though officials have not detailed the number or severity.
  • Two adjacent apartment complexes were evacuated as crews fought the flames.
  • At least 50 residents were displaced, with the American Red Cross assisting on site.
  • Power was cut on the 500 and 600 blocks, and roughly 3,800 PG&E customers lost electricity, though the broader outage has not been linked to the fire, and police issued road-closure and shelter-in-place orders in the surrounding area.