The fire in the 2100 block of Pacific Avenue, between Laguna Street and Buchanan Street, was reported at 8:18 p.m., Capt. Jonathan Baxter said. A manhole cover exploded under a car and several windows in the area were damaged, he said. The fire department says that an underground PG&E vault exploded, which caused the property damages. The vault has been de-energized and SFFD says PG&E will inspect it for safety before re-energizing the line.
Residents are being told to shelter in place and the public is advised to stay clear of the area. PG&E says 391 customers in the area are without power as a result of the fire, which was caused by an underground equipment failure.
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SFFD says no injuries have been reported at this time.
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Bay City News contributed to this report.
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