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Panicked San Francisco Fire Driven by Northwest Wind
A massive fire along San Francisco’s waterfront raged for hours fanned by a strong NW wind. Flames spread toward the bay threatening communication with Oakland and Berkeley as residents fled, looting halted, and relief efforts moved into gear with bread and milk for the hungry, while the city hoped the blaze would be contained west of Van Ness Avenue.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Custer
Bac
Ole
Octavia Street
Nab Imu
Market Street
Fort Mason
Stricke
McCalla
Mare Island Navy Yard
Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Waterfront
Mission
Howard
East
Stewart Streets
San Pablo Hotel
Telegraph Hill
Golden Gate
van Ness Avenues
Union Iron Works
Washington
Committee of Safety
van Ness Avenue
Bay
Swift & Co
Mraca
Fire Department