Top Photos From the News in Boston in 2019 Published February 6, 2019 • Updated on January 6, 2020 at 11:04 am Footage shows towering flames in San Francisco as crews battle a fire caused by a gas explosion. 12 photos 1/12 2/12 3/12 A fire broke out in the area of Geary Blvd and Parker Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in San Francisco. 4/12 According to the fire department, a third party crew was digging in front of Hong Kong Loung II when they hit a gas line, causing an explosion. 5/12 PG&E spokesperson Paul Doherty speaks to reporters at the scene. He says crews are working closing with firefighters. 6/12 7/12 An aerial view shows towering flames as crews battle the San Francisco fire. 8/12 An aerial view shows towering flames as crews battle the San Francisco fire. 9/12 An aerial view shows towering flames as crews battle the San Francisco fire. 10/12 Mayor London Breed said San Francisco firefighters, police and the Dept. of Emergency Management are on the scene. 11/12 12/12 Aerial view of the aftermath of a fire sparked by a gas line explosion in San Francisco. (Feb. 6, 2019) More Photo Galleries PHOTOS: Maine Beer Café PHOTOS: Bull Run, Shirley's historic bar-restaurant-venue See photos from Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show See all the excitement of Super Bowl LVIII in pictures