Fireworks Spark 2-Alarm Grass Fire in SF Bernal Heights
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- Fireworks were to blame for a brush fire in San Francisco's Bernal Heights, according to officials.
It broke out just before noon on Andover Street.
Crews contained a 2-alarm grass fire, but not before it scorched about two acres.
The fire was visible to passing motorists on the 101.
#062218WF1 UPDATE FIRE CONTAINED 2 acres fire WITH 1 injury property fence damage and 1 exterior damaged MEDIA UPDATE ST 1245 BACHE and Crescent pic.twitter.com/4W7HAlcFC2
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) June 23, 2018
One person was injured trying to put out the flames with a garden hose. Authorities said the victim will be okay.
The fire also damaged the exterior of a home.
Another blaze in Bernal Heights on Friday also burned about two acres and injured one person.
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