Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

"The San Francisco Fire Department is investigating a small fire that ignited among five storage containers within a secure area of San Francisco International on Friday afternoon."

"Travelers posted photos online of a plume of black smoke rising from a cargo area parallel to Highway 101, but there was no impact on flight operations."

"The containers held toiletries, headphones and hand wipes, and the fire was contained by 3:33 p.m. with no injuries reported."

"Since the fire was in a secure area, there will be an investigation, but there's nothing to imply foul play at this time."

A fire ignited among five storage containers at San Francisco International Airport, prompting an investigation by the San Francisco Fire Department. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains undetermined. Travelers shared images of black smoke from the cargo area. Although flight operations were unaffected, the AirTrain Blue Line service was temporarily suspended, leading to a backup bus plan for travelers. The fire, which involved containers likely owned by United Airlines, was contained by 3:33 p.m. Investigations are ongoing, with no indications of foul play.

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