Vaillancourt Fountain Fire During Disassembly in San Francisco
On Wednesday, a minor fire ignited amid the dismantling of San Francisco's Vaillancourt Fountain, producing flames and thick smoke from a portion of the large concrete structure as workers took apart the contentious piece of art at Embarcadero Plaza. The blaze erupted during the fountain's disassembly, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Created by French-Canadian artist Armand Vaillancourt, the fountain has sparked discussions for many years. Its removal is part of an extensive redevelopment initiative for Embarcadero Plaza.
Key facts
- Fire broke out Wednesday during removal of Vaillancourt Fountain.
- Flames and dark smoke emitted from a section of the concrete sculpture.
- Crews were dismantling the artwork at Embarcadero Plaza.
- The fountain is a brutalist concrete structure.
- Designed by French-Canadian artist Armand Vaillancourt.
- The artwork has been controversial for decades.
- Removal is part of Embarcadero Plaza redevelopment.
- No injuries were reported.
Entities
Artists
- Armand Vaillancourt
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States
- Embarcadero Plaza