San Francisco Drivers Plow Onto Flooded Roadways Despite Firefighters' Warnings

Firefighters helped free a car stuck on a flooded street in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, January 10, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

The National Weather Service reported that “lots of heavy rain just fell across the city,” causing “street and creek flooding” on Tuesday.

Video posted by the San Francisco Fire Department Media on Tuesday shows officials helping a car stuck on a flooded San Francisco street.

Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter said that “major flooding” was affecting the 101 highway, making travel conditions dangerous. Credit: San Francisco Fire Department Media via Storyful

Video transcript

JONATHAN BAXTER: San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter. Cesar Chavez and Vermont. As you can see we have vehicles that are going into flooded areas. Luckily we're able to get these vehicles out of the water. At this time we are assessing for injuries and one of the vehicles that is flooded. Captain Jonathan Baxter. San Francisco Fire.

San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter. Cesar Chavez and Vermont. As you can see we have vehicles that are going into flooded areas. Luckily, we're able to get these vehicles out of the water. At this time we are assessing for injuries and one of the vehicles that is flooded. Captain Jonathan Baxter. San Francisco Fire.

Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter. Cesar Chavez and Vermont. As you can see we have vehicles that are going into flooded areas. Luckily, we're able to get these vehicles out of the water. At this time we are assessing for injuries and one of the vehicles that is flooded. Captain Jonathan Baxter. San Francisco Fire.

San Francisco Fire Captain Jonathan Baxter. Cesar Chavez and Vermont. As you can see we have vehicles that are going into flooded areas. Luckily, we're able to get these vehicles out of the water. At this time we are assessing for injuries and one of the vehicles that is flooded. Captain Jonathan Baxter. San Francisco Fire.