City of San Rafael, CA
05/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/01/2026 14:43
Fire Department Press Release – 263 N. San Pedro Rd 05-31-2026
San Rafael Fire Department - PRESS RELEASE
Abraham Roman, Fire Chief
- Incident Commander: Paul Bernard, Battalion Chief.
- Date of Incident: May 31, 2026.
- Incident Number: F26016636.
- Location of Incident: 263 North San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA.
- Time of Dispatch: 7:31 p.m.
- Type of Incident: Structure fire.
- Occupancy Type: Multi Unit Apartment Complex.
- Property Owner: Housing Authority of Marin.
- Suspected Fire Cause: Under investigation.
- Damage Estimate: Not determined at this time.
- Injuries: None.
- Resources Assigned: 4 chief officers, 4 engines, 2 ladder trucks, 1 paramedic ambulance, Fire Aerial Drone Unit, Marin County Sheriff, PG&E, and the American Red Cross.
At approximately 7:31 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to reports of a structure fire at the Venetia Oaks apartment complex, located at 263 North San Pedro Road.
Upon arrival at the front of the complex, firefighters observed active fire coming from units at the rear of the property. Crews quickly confirmed that all occupants had safely evacuated and that no one required urgent medical attention. Firefighters then deployed multiple hose lines into and around two attached, single-story dwelling units to begin fire suppression operations.
Fire crews were able to successfully confine the fire to the building containing the two affected units, preventing further spread within the complex or neighboring properties. The fire was declared under control in approximately 45 minutes.
Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters worked diligently to preserve, protect, and remove from harm, as much personal property as possible.
According to occupants, residents in both units heard loud noises before discovering fire on the rear decks. A total of four occupants-two from each unit-safely exited through the front doors.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The American Red Cross is assisting the four displaced residents from the affected units.
PIO Contact:
Robert Sinnott, Deputy Fire Chief-Deputy Fire Marshal
415-485-5067 (desk)
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