San Francisco high-rise fire

Firefighters battle a fire that began in a condo high-rise under construction in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco near At&T Park. One firefighter was injured, authorities said. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)

March 11, 2014 8:51 PM PT

A major fire erupted Tuesday afternoon at an under-construction high-rise in San Francisco’s Mission Bay area that drew firefighters from throughout the city.

A plume of smoke rises from the fire in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was 60% contained as of 7 p.m. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)

A firefighter sprays water on the fire in a condo high-rise under construction in San Francisco. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)

Residents of the Mission Creek Senior Community building view the fire in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco from the roof of their building. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)

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San Francisco high-rise fire

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