Two of the xix SF firefighters that were injured in an early morning fire in the Portola District yesterday remain in the hospital this morning. According to SF Fire Lt. Mindy Talmadge, "Lieutenant James App, an 8 year veteran of the Department, suffered 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns as a roof collapsed shortly after crews arrived on the scene", but is in good spirits and is receiving excellent care from the staff at the Bothin Burn Center at St. Francis Hospital. Firefighter and paramedic Christopher Posey, an 11 year veteran of the Department, was the one who suffered life-threatening injuries to his respiratory system during the blaze. "He remains in the Intensive Care Unit at San Francisco General Hospital."

Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White emotes, “We are so moved by the outpouring of support that we are receiving from the public for our injured members. This kind of response means so much to their immediate families and to our Fire Department family ... Chris and Jim are very dedicated Firefighters and they are loved and respected by the members of this Department. We ask that you continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. This is a difficult time for all of us.”

Still no word yet as to the cause of yesterday's early morning blaze.

Image: Sam Spade SF