Wells Fargo sign blows loose; firefighters on scene

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The corner of Mission and 22nd has been sealed off and firefighters have ascended a ladder to remove a Wells Fargo sign overlooking the intersection, which came loose during a gusty day.

Earlier in the evening, pedestrians were asked to avoid the vicinity in the event the large red-and-yellow bank sign fell.

Building representatives were also on scene, and the fire department said it was opening to securing or removing the sign. They chose the latter, with the property owner’s permission.

“This is an isolated hazard and we ask that you avoid the area,” the fire department added in a statement, advising travelers to plan alternative routes.

This is a breaking story and more information will be added as it becomes available.

Originally from New York City, Abigail is a recent graduate of Stanford’s Journalism Master’s program. She’s interested in climate, community, and accountability stories, and enjoys foggy mornings with her tuxedo cat, Sally Carerra (yes, the shelter did in fact name the cat after the Porsche from the animated movie Cars).

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Source: missionlocal.org