San Francisco Fire Department

A recreational boat named Volare sank near Alcatraz Island, prompting a search by the San Francisco Fire Department for three missing people. Officials reported that the boat rolled after a wave struck.

A boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, killing one person and leaving three missing. Sixteen others were rescued after the 50-foot pleasure craft Volare capsized in rough seas. Rescuers used thermal imaging and tide modeling to search for the missing.

A boat named Volare sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, killing one person and leaving three missing. Sixteen others were rescued after the 50-foot pleasure craft capsized in rough seas. The U.S. Coast Guard is leading a search and rescue operation using thermal imaging and other tools.

Three people are missing after a pontoon boat involved in a memorial service capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, resulting in one death and 16 rescues. Rescuers continued searching for the missing individuals in the cold, fast-moving waters.

Rescuers are searching for three missing people after a boat named Volare sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, resulting in one death and 16 rescues. The 50-foot pleasure craft capsized in rough seas, prompting a search using thermal imaging and tide modeling.

Rescuers are searching for three missing people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service. One person died, and 16 others were rescued, with a dog also perishing. The 50-foot multilevel cabin cruiser capsized due to a wave or water intake, prompting ongoing search efforts involving divers, helicopters, and vessels.

Rescuers are searching for three missing people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island during a memorial service, resulting in one death and 16 others rescued. The 50-foot multilevel cabin cruiser capsized due to a wave or water intake, with the motor still running and leaking fuel during the rescue.

A 49-foot boat named Volare capsized near Alcatraz Island, resulting in one death, three missing individuals, and 16 rescued passengers. The vessel, carrying 20 adults for a memorial service, sank in rough seas between Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Rescue efforts by the San Francisco Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard continue, with one dog also reported dead.

A fire on a pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco resulted in one death and one person missing, with 17 others rescued. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., involved a capsized three-deck vessel and required assistance from the San Francisco Fire Department, Coast Guard, and Oakland police.

A boat fire near Alcatraz left one person missing and 17 others rescued, with up to nine injured. The San Francisco Fire Department responded to a passenger boat in distress, though reports conflict on whether the vessel overturned.

The San Francisco Fire Department responded to a paragliding incident at Fort Funston Beach, rescuing an individual from the beach area. The person was taken to an unspecified location after the rescue.

A fire at an alleged marijuana grow house in San Francisco's Lakeshore neighborhood was brought under control by the San Francisco Fire Department. No injuries or damage to nearby structures were reported.

Two people were injured after a gray SUV crashed into the Boudin Bakery at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon. First responders were called at 1:24 p.m. to the Jefferson Street location, with footage from the Citizen App capturing the incident.

San Francisco police, sheriff, and fire departments remind residents and visitors that all fireworks, including 'Safe and Sane' varieties, are illegal in the city. The reminder comes ahead of the Fourth of July, as thousands of Americans are injured annually by fireworks.

An adult and a child in a stroller were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. The collision occurred at Sacramento and Powell streets, and both victims were taken to the hospital.

A person and two dogs were rescued from a burning three-story multi-family home in San Francisco’s Mission District late Monday night. The fire occurred in the 3600 block of 17th Street before 11:11 p.m., with firefighters establishing an interior offensive to address the blaze.

A fire broke out at a Seventh-Day Adventist Church in San Francisco on Monday afternoon. The church, located at California and Broderick streets, was shown behind scaffolding in photos from the San Francisco Fire Department. The fire was initially reported as a one-alarm before being escalated.

A woman and her pre-teen daughter were rescued after being caught by a sneaker wave at Baker Beach in San Francisco. The San Francisco Fire Department responded to the incident and launched a surf rescue deployment.

The San Francisco Fire Department conducted a 7-hour rescue mission to save a hiker stranded at Dead Man's Point in Land's End, Presidio, Friday night. Fog impaired visibility and made air rescue unsafe, complicating efforts to reach the hiker on an unstable cliff perch.

Sandro Ricardo Britz, a 55-year-old experienced surfer from Brazil, died after being rescued from Ocean Beach in San Francisco. He was found unconscious and not breathing by lifeguards and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Friends have launched a GoFundMe to support his wife with funeral costs and living expenses.

Four people were hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries after a crash between a station wagon and a three-wheel open-sided rental vehicle at the intersection of Baker and Hayes streets in San Francisco.

Ken Jones, a San Francisco firefighter with Stage 4 cancer, died after his insurance provider Blue Shield of California denied requested treatments. The insurance company cited medical guidelines for the denials, while his oncologist disputed their interpretation. The case prompted a city hearing to address insurance claims processes for first responders.

A fisherman is in critical condition after being swept out to sea by a sneaker wave at Baker Beach in San Francisco's Presidio neighborhood. Emergency crews, including police boats, drones, and a helicopter, responded to the incident.

A surfer died after being rescued from dangerous waters at San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Lifeguards performed CPR and transported the surfer to a hospital, but he died despite efforts. The National Weather Service issued a hazard warning for sneaker waves and rip currents.

A top aide to the San Francisco fire chief retired and repaid disputed union funds, with $30,000 of $50,000 in question returned. Adrienne Sims, who served as chief of staff and previously as union treasurer, denied wrongdoing but agreed to repay some funds during a union meeting.

A surfer rescued at Ocean Beach near Lincoln Avenue by lifeguards after waving for help succumbed to injuries later. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m., according to the San Francisco Fire Department.