Eight people were injured and 55 people were forced from their homes after a major fire devastated a San Rafael apartment complex early Thursday.

Two people were reported missing as of late Thursday afternoon, city staff reported.

One trapped person was hospitalized after jumping into San Rafael Creek, San Rafael police Sgt. Justin Graham said. Others also jumped into the water to escape the flames from the back of the complex. • Flames engulf an apartment building on Canal Street in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (Provided by San Rafael Fire Department) • Wilfido Chavez watches firefighters battle a fire at his apartment building in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. “The fire was very fast. When I opened the door I saw big flames coming down. I left ever

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