On Tuesday afternoon, emergency crews in San Francisco responded to an underground vault fire at the intersection of 3rd and Mission streets in the South of Market district, causing significant traffic disruptions. The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) was on scene to manage the incident, which led to road closures and traffic delays in the area. Commuters were advised to avoid the area, expect delays, and monitor @SFMTA_Muni for possible reroutes, with no estimated time for when the intersection would reopen. The fire affected a PG&E utility vault, and the SFFD provided updates on the situation, including a live interview with local media. Traffic information and possible reroutes for public transportation were communicated to the public, but the link to live traffic information was not included in the tweets.
Please avoid the intersection of 14th and Guerrero. @MySFPUC and @SFFDPIO are on scene to assess the size and cause of a break in the asphalt. An estimated time for restoration is still pending.
Streets are closed until further notice at the intersection of Third and Mission streets in San Francisco due to a PG&E vault fire. https://t.co/fHROtqLyhU
🎥PGE so 🔥🔥🔥 right now! We responded to the scene of an underground vault fire leaving 3rd and Mission Streets closed at rush hour + will be closed for an unknown amount of time, according to @SFFDPIO who was gracious enough to grant us a live interview. Do u like fast news?? https://t.co/xeyeJY9dbb https://t.co/g8SdhGzqZo
Developing News: San Francisco firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to an underground vault fire in the area of Third and Mission streets. https://t.co/HRuNpG4aKO
A fire in an underground utility vault was blocking a major intersection in the South of Market district in San Francisco Tuesday. https://t.co/h0EjHTr3Eh
DEVELOPING: Firefighters respond to underground vault fire at 3rd and Mission in SF https://t.co/0cq6qEwfwD
#BREAKING: Emergency crews responding to an underground vault fire at 3rd and Mission streets in San Francisco. https://t.co/60sDRNtdRs https://t.co/b0Y8DYBcEj
#SanFrancisco The intersection of 3rd St and Mission St is closed due to an underground vault fire. No estimated time when the intersection will be open. Please avoid the area. 📹-Tim J. #KCBSTraffic https://t.co/ND79RKlzzF
ALERTSF: Avoid the area of 3rd St and Mission St due to Fire Activity. Emergency crews are on scene. Expect traffic delays, consider alternate routes, and allow for additional travel time. For live traffic information visit https://t.co/KhHeZtyAnK. https://t.co/z38cRFfXct
#YourSFFD is responding to 3rd and Mission for a report of smoke in the area. Expect delays. Monitor @SFMTA_Muni for possible reroutes due to lane closures. https://t.co/EMLPkBA3Y9