San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management is hosting a series of events this week to commemorate the 1906 earthquake and fire, with activities already under way on the 117th anniversary of the disaster.
The events kick off at 5:12 a.m. Tuesday with the 117th commemoration of the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire.
After the commemoration, a procession will head to the golden fire hydrant on the corner of 20th and Church streets for its annual re-painting ceremony.Sign up for NBC Bay Area’s Housing Deconstructed newsletter.
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