A large fire broke out early on August 21, 2025, at a 19-unit apartment complex on Canal Street in San Rafael, California, near Highway 101. The two-alarm blaze injured eight people and displaced more than 50 residents. Firefighters arrived to find the building fully engulfed, with flames emerging from unusual locations, prompting officials to classify the cause of the fire as suspicious. Two people initially reported missing were later confirmed deceased after their remains were found at the site by cadaver dogs. One of the victims has been identified as a 68-year-old woman from San Rafael. The incident forced some residents to jump from upper-floor windows and balconies, resulting in injuries. Authorities continue to investigate the fire and have urged the public to come forward with any information. The disaster has left dozens of residents homeless and has drawn significant emergency response efforts.