3 Fires In 36 Hours Makes Busy Weekend For San Rafael Crews

SAN RAFAEL, CA — San Rafael firefighters responded to three separate fires over the weekend, including a fire at an unhoused encampment, a blaze involving combustible debris near a commercial building and a vegetation fire, officials said.

The first fire was reported around 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 3, at an encampment on Anderson Drive.

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Firefighters found a tent and personal belongings burning, but the fire did not threaten any structures. Two engines responded, and crews extinguished the fire before remaining at the scene for about 30 minutes.

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Around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 3, firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at 555 Francisco Blvd. Crews found burning waste and debris between buildings at 535 and 555 Francisco Blvd., with flames affecting the exterior of the building at 535 Francisco Blvd.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze and forced entry into the building to check whether the fire had spread inside. Damage was limited to the exterior siding, and no injuries were reported. The cause was not determined.

The third fire was reported around 8:06 p.m. on Oct. 4, in a vegetation area between 380 Merrydale Rd. and southbound Highway 101.

The fire burned about 2,500 square feet of vegetation but did not damage private property. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains undetermined.