San Francisco Underground Vault Eruptions Shut Down Downtown Blocks

Underground Electrical Vault Fires In SF Follow Power Outage at Ferry Building

PG&E had another major problem on its hands Thursday, 24 hours after it was dealing with an unplanned power outage that impacted the entire Ferry Building.

Chaos as four underground vaults erupt under San Francisco sparking mass power shut-off, shelter in place

The San Francisco Fire Department responded to California Street after multiple underground vaults in the area erupted, leading to expanded shelter-in-place orders early Oct. 1.

San Francisco underground vault eruptions shut down downtown blocks

Four underground vaults have experienced eruptions as PG&E shuts off additional power in the area.

San Francisco vault fire shuts down area, prompts shelter-in-place order

By Cecilio Padilla A vault fire in downtown San Francisco prompted evacuations, a shelter-in-place order and a power outage Thursday morning, fire officials said. The San Francisco Fire Department responded just after 6 a.m. near California and Front streets after smoke was reported coming from several nearby vaults. Firefighters initially responded for reports of smoke

Downtown blocks evacuated due to underground fire

The fire beneath an office tower prompted officials to warn people nearby to shelter in place.

Suspected vault fire prompts shelter-in-place in downtown San Francisco

Fire officials said the incident is isolated to the single location, and no injuries have been reported.