Pride Symbol Torched
Monday, Jun 29, 2009 | Updated 9:47 AM PDT
The Pink Triangle is displayed each year in memory of gays killed during the Holocaust.
Arson investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire that damaged the Pink Triangle on San Francisco's Twin Peaks Sunday just hours before the city's annual Pride Parade was set to kick off, a fire department lieutenant said.
"Right now investigators are looking at all possible sources of ignition," San Francisco Fire Department Lt. Mindy Talmadge said.
The blaze was reported at about 5 a.m. near Christmas Tree Point Road and was extinguished about 30 minutes later. A 25-by-30 foot area was damaged, she said.
The Pink Triangle, which was taken down Sunday night, is a fabric installation constructed on Twin Peaks each June in recognition of Pride Week.
The fire department will be assisted the San Francisco Police Department with Pride Week events, including the parade. Fire department personnel set up a unified command post for the parade and one for the festival, Talmadge said. They also be provided medical assistance during the festivities.
"We are keeping our fingers crossed that things stay quiet," Talmadge said.
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