September is National Preparedness Month! For the entire month of September, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a fun Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game in Downtown San Rafael! Explore downtown businesses, solve the crossword puzzle, and learn about some of the items you might pack in an emergency go bag. How to play: Pick … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Incident Commander: Paul Bernard, Battalion Chief. Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time of Dispatch: 3:39 p.m. Time of Arrival: 3:42 p.m. Time of Containment: 4:20 p.m. Type of Incident: Structure fire. Confined to building of origin. Location of Incident: 1517 Fifth Ave, … Continued
On the morning of Thursday, August 21st, the San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street. Crews from three nearby San Rafael fire stations arrived within minutes and immediately began rescues while working to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control in … Continued
September is National Preparedness Month Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us how important it is to be prepared for any type of disaster risk, whether it be wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, or even a pandemic like COVID-19. Marin County is no stranger to the destruction that disasters can bring. Our resilience during an emergency is … Continued
The San Rafael Police Department is continuing to investigate the origin and cause of the apartment fire at 516 Canal St. We are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining witness information, photos, and videos of the fire incident. If you have any information about the fire, please call the San Rafael Police Department at 415-485-3000. … Continued
Tonight, all of the residents who were displaced after the apartment fire transitioned from the shelter at Albert J. Boro Center into short term housing. Please refrain from bringing donations to the Albert J. Boro Community Center. All community programs are cancelled over the weekend, and will resume on Monday. Canal Alliance and Marin Community … Continued
At 5:36 a.m. yesterday, the San Rafael Fire Department responded to a major structure fire at 516 Canal Street. The cause of the fire, originally listed as undetermined, is now classified as suspicious. Today, investigators located a deceased victim on the back side of the apartment complex. We do not know the identity of the … Continued
5:30 Update on the city’s response to the Canal St. Apartment fire. Currently, we have 58 people who are registered at the registered at shelter. The City has provided cots, and are serving dinner and breakfast. Members of the public should come to Al Boro Center if they are displaced or need resources. Dinner and … Continued
San Rafael, CA – At 5:36 a.m. this morning, 911 dispatchers received a report of a structure fire at a three-story, wood-frame apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street, where approximately 55 people lived. When the first San Rafael Fire Department units—just blocks away—arrived, the building was already fully engulfed. Residents were fleeing, and firefighters … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Incident Commander: Kyle Hamilton, Battalion Chief. Date of Incident: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time of Dispatch: 5:36 a.m. Type of Incident: Structure fire. Location of Incident: 516 Canal St, San Rafael. Occupancy Type: 19-unit, three-story wood frame apartment complex. Duration of Incident: Ongoing Fire … Continued
