An electrical fire disrupted BART service at the Civic Center station in San Francisco on November 25, 2025. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on the third rail, prompting immediate response from local authorities.
Details of the Incident
The San Francisco Fire Department reported that the fire was quickly extinguished using a dry chemical extinguisher. Fortunately, there were no injuries associated with this incident.
Initial Reports
BART officials provided insight into the cause of the fire, indicating that a blown insulator on the trackway was the initial concern. This issue creates a loud noise, along with smoke and arcing.
- Incident occurred at 11:30 a.m.
- Civic Center station affected
- No injuries reported
- Fire extinguished safely
Service Disruptions
Due to the incident, the Civic Center station was evacuated, and train operations were significantly impacted. Service between the 24th Street Mission and Montgomery Street stations was reduced to single tracking.
Green Line and Red Line services were suspended, leading to major delays throughout the BART system. Repair work on the damaged third rail is underway.
Resolution and Updates
Civic Center station reopened shortly after 12:25 p.m. BART officials are advising riders to expect ongoing delays as repairs continue and services resume to normal.
