Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Hunters Point Warehouse
Firefighters contained 80% of an early-morning two-alarm fire at an abandoned building on Manseau Street in San Francisco.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Emergency Response
The San Francisco Fire Department fought a two-alarm fire at an abandoned warehouse on Manseau St. at the former naval shipyard at Hunters Point. The fire was reported in the early hours of Wednesday, after an alert around 3 a.m.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks posed by vacant structures in the Hunters Point area of San Francisco, where a collapsing building drew a major firefighting response. No injuries have been reported and no threat exists to neighboring buildings, limiting broader impact on the community.
Fire officials report that 80% of the blaze is contained and that three-quarters of the structure has collapsed in on itself. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and visible flames remained at the site at the time of reporting.
The players
San Francisco Fire Department
The municipal agency responsible for fire suppression and emergency response across San Francisco, including the Hunters Point neighborhood.
The details
Rescue units arrived at the warehouse and found no one inside. Fire officials chose to fight the flames from the building's exterior, a tactic they determined was the best course of action given the collapse.
Timeline
Wednesday, early hours: alert received around 3 a.m.; fire reported at the Manseau St. warehouse.
Seasonal Patterns
Structure fires in vacant buildings are a recurring concern for San Francisco fire crews, and exterior-attack tactics are commonly used when a building has begun to collapse. This incident follows that established pattern rather than marking a departure from it.
Residents near Manseau Street should avoid the area while crews work on the fire and the collapsed structure. Those nearby should follow any instructions issued by the San Francisco Fire Department as flames remain visible.
The takeaway
Stay clear of active fire scenes and collapsed structures, which can shift without warning even after crews appear to have a fire under control. Follow official safety directions from local fire officials in your area.
Further reading
For more on how local crews handle incidents like this, see Emergency Response coverage for San Francisco.
