San Francisco firefighters contained a two-alarm fire in the Richmond District Monday afternoon leaving one person dead, fire officials said.
The blaze began around 3:08 p.m. at a three-story residential complex on the 1500 block of Cabrillo Street near 16th Avenue and Cabrillo Street, fire officials said.
San Francisco Fire Department spokesperson Lt. Jonathan Baxter said flames began shooting out on the second floor of the building and escalated to the third floor and roof.
Baxter said one firefighter sustained a minor injury while one person recused had succumbed to their injuries.
The fire remains under investigation.
This story has been updated with new information.
Jerold serves as a reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief for SFBay covering transportation and occasionally City Hall and the Mayor's Office in San Francisco. His work on transportation has been recognized by the San Francisco Press Club. Born and raised in San Francisco, he graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in journalism. Jerold previously wrote for the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization. When not reporting, you can find Jerold taking Muni to check out new places to eat in the city.
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