1 dead after large explosion, fire in San Bruno
San Bruno neighborhood on fire
Updated on: 2010-09-09 22:40:16
San Bruno explosion: Eyewitness account
Updated on: 2010-09-09 23:13:40
At least one person is dead and mulitple homes are on fire after a large explosion in the area near highways 280 and 380, Skyline Boulevard and Sneath Lane in San Bruno.
A large fireball up to 50 feet in the air continues to burn out of control in the Crestmoor Two area. Fire crews are attacking the fires from the air and ground. As many as 25 homes are on fire or have burned.
It is believed that a 24-inch PG&E high-pressure gas line is the source of the explosion and fire.
The Office of Emegency Services is giving the central location of the incident as Clairmont and Glenview drives.The San Mateo County Sheriff has activated the reverse-911 system to alert people in a three-quarter mile radius of a voluntary evacuation.
People as far as one-half mile away say they felt the boom and heat of the explosion.
An evacuation center has been set up at the San Bruno Veterans Memorial Recreation Center at 251 City Park Way. Residents are also gathering at Tanforan and Bay Hill shopping centers. The Red Cross is set up at these locations to provide victim assistance.
The PETCO at the Tanforan shopping center is offering overnight shelter for small animals.
The initial explosion blew out a water line and fire fighters were without water for the first 30 minutes. Crews are shuttling water into area.
Northbound and southbound I-280 exits at San Bruno Avenue are closed at this time. In addition, Skyline Boulevard, Sneath Lane and San Bruno Avenue are closed. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.
At least 5,000 PG&E customers are without power.
Mills Peninsula Hospital is treating 10 patients with injuries in their emergency room. San Francisco General Hospital has at least five patients, one person in critical condition. Kaiser in South San Francisco is treating 15 patients. Seaton Medical Center is treating three patients.
The FAA says it was not a plane. SFO spokesperson Mike McCarron says no plane from SFO is involved.
SFO has told pilots to switch to instruments due to poor visability.
Capuchino High School in San Bruno will be offering on-campus counseling Friday.
Red Cross Hotline for Victims: 888-443-5722. An evacuation center has been set up at the San Bruno Veterans Memorial Recreation Center at 251 City Park Way.
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Story posted 2010.09.09 at 10:06 PM PDT
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