Western Addition Five-Alarm Fire Aftermath

Thursday's five-alarm inferno in the Western Addition torched two residential buildings and one structure, leaving scores of people temporarily homeless for the holidays. Smoke could be seen as far as Colma and Oakland. While the exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined (no, outer space wasn't to blame), only a handful of people were injured due to smoke inhalation.

Here are images of the fire's wrath.

If you're looking to donate, you can give monetary funds to the Red Cross or the Alamo Square Neighborhood Association. Also, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are running a blanket/dollar/clothing donation center at The Edge Bar (4149 18th Street) in the Castro on Saturday from 3-7 p.m.