PG&E confirmed the explosion was caused by a low-voltage underground cable. Surveillance video captured flames erupting as people ran for cover, seeking safety inside a building.
The site is right next to Salesforce Transit Center and around the corner from Salesforce Tower, and it won't need approval from the board of supervisors or the planning commission.
Barbacco, another one of downtown San Francisco's long-time restaurants, is closing its doors at the end of the week. Businesses in the Financial District and across the city have been hit hard by the loss of office workers.
The "Vacant to Vibrant Program" received 850 applications from small businesses, vendors and artists who will set up in empty Financial District store fronts.
PG&E says with this new storm coming in and the soil not getting a chance to really dry, it is very likely we'll see more falling trees which could lead to power outages again.
Dreamforce is back to being a large scale convention, and is expected to generate millions for the local economy and plenty of business for restaurants.