Fire at a Seventh-day Adventist Church in California contained
The San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church caught fire on June 29, no injuries reported.
Central California ConferenceUnited StatesJul 2, 2026, 7:59 AM
A fire erupted at the San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church on June 29, 2026. The church, which stands at the corner of California and Broderick streets in the Lower Pacific Heights area, is a neighborhood landmark dating to the 1890s. The San Francisco Fire Department responded swiftly, with more than 100 firefighters actively fighting the fire. By nightfall, the fire was contained, though not yet fully under control, and fire department personnel remained on scene overnight. Media reports also indicated that the incident prompted a shelter-in-place order, street closures, and a power shutoff in the surrounding area.
No injuries have been reported, and there is deep appreciation for the concern and support that has been expressed so widely. Housed in a building that dates to 1892, San Francisco Central has been part of this neighborhood for nearly a century. Since 1927, the congregation has worshiped, served, and ministered alongside its neighbors, and generations of members have called this corner of the city home. Over those decades, the church family has woven itself into the life of the community—caring for those around them and sharing in the joys and struggles of the neighborhood they love. Continued prayers are requested for the safety and well-being of the surrounding community, the congregation, and all those impacted by the fire.
The cause of this fire remains under official investigation by the San Francisco Fire Department. Conference leaders ask all concerned to rely only on confirmed information from official channels.
They also shared that members of the Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists stands in full solidarity with the congregation of San Francisco Central.
The San Francisco Philadelphian Seventh-day Adventist Church has opened its doors to the members of San Francisco Central. Beginning Sabbath, July 4, the San Francisco Central congregation will gather for worship at the San Francisco Philadelphian Seventh-day Adventist Church.
As more information becomes available, members and the community will be kept informed through official conference communication channels and the leadership of San Francisco Central Church.
The original article was published on the Central California Conference news site.
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