SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — A massive fire is roaring through a mostly residential neighborhood in the San Francisco suburb of San Bruno.
Firefighters from San Bruno and surrounding cities are battling the blaze that started on a hillside and is now consuming homes in a residential neighborhood.
Television live shots show at least a dozen homes destroyed, with flames reaching now as high as 50 to 60 feet into the air.
A South San Francisco fire official confirmed earlier that firefighters were responding to a fire, but had no other details.
Witnesses say a loud explosion was felt just before the flames erupted around 6 p.m. Thursday.
The fire is burning in a mostly residential area a few miles from San Francisco International Air, but the Federal Aviation Administration and a spokesman for the airport say they have no record of a plane crash.
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Tobey
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 2:00am“We sure could use a little good news today”…Ann Murray
Heavenly Father, please comfort those affected by this tragedy. Also Lord, be with the firefighters and guide them as they bring this disaster under control, keep them safe Father.
In Jesus precious name Amen
Report Post »Conservative Democrat
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 1:26amI once responded to the smell of natural gas in an area, As I arrived and just starting to order the “gawkers” further back there was a VERY loud explosion and the water heater went sailing skyhigh with a rapid fire under the thing.
It could be a Water Heater explosion and rupturing a larger gas pipe causing a larger rapid enveloping fire in a densely populated area.
I also seen the same thing with a large propane tank by a home, destroying the house and causing the two houses on each side to catch on fire.
Just sayin’ I would look at these until evidence of another cause is put forward by a reliable source.
Hope no one got hurt.
Report Post »Tazzy
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:30amPrayers for all the people living in the area and the fire and police workers .
Report Post »NeoKong
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:16amThat has to be a gas main. That is one big fire.
Report Post »rocktruth
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:12amNatural Gas or Terrorist Threat?
Report Post »rfpzzzzz
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:01ammeth lab
Report Post »Brooke Lorren
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:10amThat was my initial thought, but it would be an awful big meth lab. The gas line theory makes more sense.
Report Post »The Flame
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:55pmMaybe Glenn Beck will get on the air to explain once again that it’s ok, “those are just the homes of america-haters burning.” Then you can stop praying for them and start hating them because Glenn Beck told you so.
The Good Source 101
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:49pmIt is troubling to hear that there are people that react to a TRAGETY with a comment regarding Party Lines. Dem or Rep we are all people, unless IATOALA knows something diffrent.
Report Post »TheAntiProgressive
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:47pmDid you see the size of those flames?! They are WAY out of scales to the surrounding houses
Report Post »It looks like a natural gas line rupture – A very BIG gas line.
Republic
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:46pmLocal news in San Fran says that it is a gas line explosion as the originator for the fire.
Report Post »jrobert39
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:43pm1st: prayers to those affected and comfort and patience those with families in the area.
Report Post »2nd: That fire isn’t a home (or homes). Too big, too long. Looks like gas pipeline, but how?
KnowingTheFuture
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:41pmThe massive size of that fire which looked every bit of 150 – 200 ft. high at times and the breadth of its base lends me to be inclined to think that there is another fuel source other than the normal neighborhood homes and surroundings.
Report Post »ReGul
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:41pmHow scary….goes to show you never know in life, live each day to the fullest. Love and Family is what truly matters. I hope the people in the area are not harmed and the local officials get the fire under control asap.
Report Post »WeWillBeTheKey
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:24pmObviously prayers and thoughts go out to folks in that neighborhood, but am I the only one who’s stuck on this “explosion” and the fact that in this day in age there’s yet to be an explanation? I’m not alleging a conspiracy by any means, I just don‘t understand how there hasn’t been any update to tell us the cause. Isn‘t it usually a matter of minutes before there’s at least an educated theory? Some sort of transformer explosion or pipe bursting? I could see if it was 3am, but this post went up at 7:30 PT. Just weird.
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:31pmI agree…weird!
Report Post »RichKay
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:43pmyes sir. Terror?
Report Post »veritas51322
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:50pmI find this weird too. Where are the 24/7 media?
Report Post »Pericles
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 12:02amMaybe they were too concerned about saving peoples lives and containing the fire.
Report Post »missmarie
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:19pmLord, I pray for all my brothers and sisters that have been affected by this tragedy. Please comfort them in their time of need, allow them to rest in your presence, and surround them with loving and caring people to assist them in rebuilding their lives. Lord, I pray we have a generous heart and the ability to provide a never tiring hand to help them recover. Lord, I pray for all the emergency response personnel. May you keep them safe and strong. Lord, I appreciate all those you’ve provided with the skills and talent necessary to provide these rescue efforts. Bless them and their families. Amen.
Report Post »TpartyPatriot
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:39pmBeautiful….
Report Post »GeeWhiz
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:03pmhttp://www.ktvu.com/video/24949303/index.html
This is a very densely built up area. Prayers for those affected…
Report Post »ganzee47
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:58pmKeeping them in my prayers
Report Post »lmoore421
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:57pmI am a former resident of the Bay Area and I’ve spent a lot of time in SB. It is a beautiful area with hardworking, caring families. Pray for the people in the area and pray for the emergency response units!!!
Report Post »Midwest Belle
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:49pmtest
Report Post »iatoala
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:44pmMost likely a conservative neighborhood if such thing exists WAY out there.
Report Post »Midwest Belle
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:50pmWhat a jerk! Have you no concern for Anyone – Liberal or Conservative?
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:56pmGreat comment…dmba@@
Report Post »iatoala
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 7:53amGranted I was rash in my quickness to make light of this disaster. Honestly I had no idea of the magnitude and didn’t see the video of this raging inferno. Sorry people.
Report Post »Divineliberty
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:42pmOMG Pray for those people and their families!
Report Post »Rock Knutne ND
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 10:54pmIt‘s all the ’Green’ jobs…
blowing up in Nancy Pelosi’s face.
Report Post »Johnny Constitution
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:04pm@Rock Knutne ND…too soon. Too soon.
Report Post »Johnny Constitution
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:06pm@Rock Knutne ND — too soon.
Report Post »A Man For All Seasons
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 11:40pmHail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. And blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary mother of god, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. I hope they are ok please keep them in your prayers tonight people, thank you.
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