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Excavator Accident Sparks Explosion at SF Gas Station

12/16/2025

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An explosion at a Shell gas station in San Francisco's Mission District on December 16, 2025 ignited fuel and caused a fire.
The incident occurred around 4:41 p.m. when an excavator struck an underground gas tank.
The San Francisco Fire Department extinguished the flames within 10 minutes.
The department evacuated nearby buildings as a precaution while monitoring the air for hazardous chemicals.
All evacuees were later cleared to return home.

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Story summary

An explosion at a Shell gas station in San Francisco's Mission District on December 16, 2025 ignited fuel and caused a fire.
The incident occurred around 4:41 p.m. when an excavator struck an underground gas tank.
The San Francisco Fire Department extinguished the flames within 10 minutes.
The department evacuated nearby buildings as a precaution while monitoring the air for hazardous chemicals.
All evacuees were later cleared to return home.