MAP: Evacuation zone after gas explosion, 3-alarm fire in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Fire Department ordered the evacuation of a one-square block area while PG&E crews worked to shut off a gas line after an explosion and 3-alarm fire Wednesday afternoon.


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It took about two hours and 20 minutes to turn off the gas before the fire went out.

The fire was first reported at 1:08 p.m.

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Flames shot from a commercial building near the intersection of Parker Avenue and Geary Boulevard. A witness told ABC7 News that the fire was at the Hong Kong Lounge II, which was under construction.

A reunification site has been established at Mel's Drive In at 3355 Geary Boulevard for anyone evacuated from the area due to the fire.

Take a look at full coverage on the gas explosion and fire on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco.