San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE
Abraham Roman, Fire Chief
Quick and coordinated response by San Rafael Firefighters
spares large apartment complex from major damage.
• Incident Commander: Kyle Hamilton, Battalion Chief.
• Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
• Time of Dispatch: 9:53 a.m.
• Type of Incident: Structure fire.
• Location of Incident: 1350 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael.
• Occupancy Type: 22 unit, two story wood frame apartment complex.
• Duration of Incident: 2 hours.
• Fire Cause: Under investigation.
• Damage Estimate: Unknown currently.
• Injuries: None.
• Units/Resources Assigned: Fire Chief, one deputy chief, three battalion chiefs, five engines, one ladder truck, one fire-paramedic ambulance, one fire inspector/investigator, San Rafael Police, San Rafael Parking Services (for traffic control), & PG&E.
INCIDENT SUMMARY
911 dispatchers received a report of an explosion and fire coming from an apartment complex. Upon arrival, firefighters found that one apartment unit was fully engulfed in flames. The sole resident who was home at the time along with two dogs, safely escaped uninjured. The apartment unit was two stories, so firefighters were battling flames on two levels while trying to protect other units from damage. Due to the size of the apartment complex, it took several SRPD officers to evacuate tenants from the other units. Officers escorted them to safety.
While one occupant has been temporarily displaced, remarkably all other units can be reoccupied once PG&E restores electricity and gas service. San Rafael fire investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire.
