Crime & Safety
Fire At San Francisco's McLaren Park Sparked By Illegal Firework
San Francisco firefighters quickly knocked down a 3-acre grass fire in McLaren Park on Sunday night.
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July 2, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco firefighters quickly knocked down a 3-acre grass fire in McLaren Park on Sunday night.
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On Monday, fire officials said the fire was sparked by a firework. San Francisco Fire released video of how the fire began and noted just how quickly it spread.
Fire crews mentioned that homes in the area had recently created defensible space by cutting the grass back.
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