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Committee examines recent fatal fires, calls for stronger inspections and tenant outreach
Summary
Committee held a multi-agency hearing after several fatal fires in the Mission and other neighborhoods; SFFD and DBI described investigation procedures, inspection responsibilities, and proposed prevention measures including concentrated 'cone' enforcement, expanded tenant outreach, and potential sprinkler retrofit programs.
The Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee convened a multi-agency hearing to review fire and building inspection procedures after several recent fatal fires in the Mission and elsewhere in San Francisco. Vice Chair David Campos opened the discussion, recounted the January 28 fire and a later fatal blaze at 20th and Treat, and said city offices are drafting potential legislation to strengthen inspection and tenant-protection processes.
SFFD investigators described the fire-investigation process, explaining that investigators use a scientific, evidence-based method and that the arson task force engages if evidence points to…
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