8/26 Update – Canal St. Apartment Fire Incident, Ongoing Investigation and Second Deceased Victim Found

The San Rafael Police Department is continuing to investigate the origin and cause of the apartment fire at 516 Canal St. We are requesting the public's assistance in obtaining witness information, photos, and videos of the fire incident. If you have any information about the fire, please call the San Rafael Police Department at 415-485-3000.

SRPD is specifically requesting video and photos that were taken between 5:00 and 5:30 in the morning on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

This information can be provided directly to ATF, who is assisting with the investigation. Provide information through the following:

- ATF Tip Line: 1-888-ATF-FIRE (1-888-283-3473)
- Upload photos and videos of the incident through the "Report it.com" app or via the web at www.reportit.com

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Additionally, Sunday evening, members of Marin's Rescue Task Force-1, Marin County's Fire Investigation Team, San Rafael Firefighters, and San Rafael Police Investigators continued to work on recovery and investigation efforts.
While working through the severely damaged apartment complex, a second deceased victim was located.

At this time, SRPD is no longer actively looking for the two missing individuals, as it is believed that they are the two deceased individuals who have been located. The Marin County Coroner's Office will confirm the identities of the remains that have been found. We ask for patience as the Coroner's Office works to identify the deceased.

On behalf of the City of San Rafael, we offer our deepest condolences to the families, friends, neighbors, and community members of those who have passed away.

We are thankful for the community's support, as we know this has deeply impacted the displaced residents of the apartment complex and the surrounding neighborhood. We ask the public to be respectful of surrounding residents and avoid the area of Canal Street between Hoag Street and Harbor Street.