San Francisco, CA – One Person Killed in Fire on Fitzgerald Ave
San Francisco, CA (August 18, 2020) – A fire incident on Sunday claimed one victim’s life in The City’s Bayview District. At approximately 5:45 p.m., on August 16, the San Francisco Fire Department responded to the scene of a fire incident on Fitzgerald Avenue.
Reports show that a fire broke out at the residence located at 1160 Fitzgerald Avenue for unknown reasons. The fire occurred in the rear of the three-story building and quickly emitted smoke throughout the premises and poured out the windows of the property. One person inside the home at the time of the fire was fatally injured. Crews spent roughly one hour battling the one-alarm fire before taking control of the situation. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.
Fatal Fire Incidents in California
Every year, tens of thousands of people across the United States lose their lives in fires. Many fires are a result of defective appliances, faulty wiring, or negligence. Regardless of the circumstances, these accidents can have a detrimental impact on the lives of families who are forced to grieve the unexpected loss of their loved ones. Dealing with the unexpected loss of a loved one can be challenging under any circumstance. Learning that your loved one lost their life in an accident that could have been prevented just makes accepting the loss even more difficult. When victims lose their lives in preventable fire incidents, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in California to protect their legal rights.
In some cases, families may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward after enduring a tragic and unexpected loss. The Law Offices of William E. Weiss has decades of experience assisting families with protecting their legal rights after losing loved ones in fatal collisions. For nearly four decades, California workplace accident attorney William E. Weiss has represented numerous families who have lost loved ones in fires as a result of preventable circumstances. Contact Attorney William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to see what legal options are available for you.
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