Man Detained After Incendiary Device Lit At San Francisco Hall Of Justice
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- A person of interest was detained Thursday in connection with an incendiary device that was ignited at the San Francisco Hall of Justice, leading to a brief evacuation and the cancellation of court hearings for the rest of the day, according to authorities.
The San Francisco Fire Department tweeted about a fire at the Hall of Justice at about 11:30 a.m.
BREAKING HALL OF JUSTICE EVACUATED DUE TO SMALL FIRE WHICH HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED THIS FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOLLOW BUILDING MANAGEMENT ORDERS FOR REPOPULATION NO INJURIES REPORTED @SheriffSF pic.twitter.com/8ojWjHIMVV
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) November 29, 2018
Police later confirmed that small explosion from the incendiary device was reported around 11:10 a.m. The device was set off in the building's lobby on the ground floor of 850 Bryant St., San Francisco police spokeswoman Officer Grace Gatpandan said.
A person of interest was detained in connection with the device.
A small incendiary device was ignited & caused smoke at the Hall Of Justice. A person of interest has been detained. No injuries have been reported. HOJ is on lockdown as we work with @SheriffSF under unified command as we search the building in an abundance of caution. #SFPD #SF https://t.co/e8jRzmYQGq
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) November 29, 2018
No injuries were reported but the building was evacuated and remained closed as of 1 p.m. while authorities investigate, Gatpandan said.
The all-clear was given at 1:38 p.m. and people were allowed back inside, she said.
The investigation into the incident led officials to cancel court sessions for the remainder of the day.
Court sessions are cancelled this afternoon at the #HallofJustice due to the ongoing investigation that led to the building's evacuation.
— SF Superior Court (@SFSuperiorCourt) November 29, 2018