SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – A window of a San Francisco high-rise was reported as cracked for the second Tuesday in a row, prompting officials to close an area of Mission Street.
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Just after 9 a.m., the San Francisco Fire Department reported that a window on the 30th floor of 350 Mission Street had cracked. Authorities added that the window was secured by building engineers and no glass fell.
"There is no glass flying around," Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter told KCSB Radio. "If you can imagine safety glass being shattered and staying in place, that's similar to what we're seeing at this location. It has been inspected by fire department as well as building engineers. It's unlikely at this time that this is going to fall down."
As a precaution, authorities closed the area of Mission Street between Main and Fremont streets.
"As we're seeing these high winds, it's very important to remember to be diligent like the engineers at this location in checking your windows, making sure that they're all closed, and if they do get cracked, make sure that you're evaluating them to make sure that they're secure and do not pose additional hazards," Baxter advised.
A week ago, gale force winds broke multiple windows in San Francisco high-rises, one which was located at 350 Mission Street. Upon further inspection, SFFD investigators determined that the report of the broken window Tuesday morning was the same window that broke last Tuesday in this location and not a new break because of today's weather.
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