safety
Historic San Francisco church gutted by fire
By Alex Baker at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A fire broke out at a Seventh-Day Adventist Church in San Francisco Monday afternoon. In photos posted by the San Francisco Fire Department, the church, which is located at California and Broderick streets, appeared to be behind scaffolding. By 3:50 p.m., flames could be s...
Key takeaway In photos posted by the San Francisco Fire Department, the church, which is located at California and Broderick streets, appeared to be behind scaffolding.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The loss of this historic church is a significant blow to the community, particularly given its location at California and Broderick streets, an area densely populated with residential buildings and local businesses. The fact that the church was under scaffolding at the time of the fire raises questions about the role of construction or renovation work in the blaze. As the city's fire department investigates the cause of the fire, residents will be watching closely to see what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, especially given the proximity of the church to nearby homes and businesses. The impact of this fire will be felt not only by the congregation of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, but also by the broader community, which will be looking to city officials for support and guidance in the aftermath of this devastating event.
About this story
Original reporting by KRON4 (KRON-TV) . The San Francisco surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KRON4 (KRON-TV) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The San Francisco stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering safety and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A fire broke out at a Seventh-Day Adventist Church in San Francisco Monday afternoon. In photos posted by the San Francisco Fire Department, the church, which is located at California and Broderick streets, appeared to be behind scaffolding. By 3:50 p.m., flames could be s...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by KRON4 (KRON-TV) and curated for The San Francisco readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Alex Baker at KRON4 (KRON-TV). To learn more about how The San Francisco selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from The San Francisco, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter