San Francisco Giants fans took to the streets Wednesday night to celebrate their team's World Series victory over the Kansas City Royals. The celebration, however, was marred by several out-of-control participants, some of whom set fires.
Hundreds of individuals, many clad in the Giants' orange and black colors, flooded Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District after the final out in Game 7. Some took to the top of bus stops, while others set off fireworks, hugged, gave one another high-fives and cheered with beer and champagne in hand.
"(Pitcher Madison) Bumgarner blew my mind tonight!" said Beau Adams, a San Francisco native sporting a Giants tattoo.
"The balance of superstition and belief and pride and confidence makes it all come together," he added.
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— Gadi Shamia (@gadishamia) October 30, 2014
As the celebrations dragged on late into the night, fans set fires in the streets while others gawked as people took turns jumping over each other. Police, many in riot gear, were out in force and broke up the more unruly demonstrations.
KTVU, a local television station, reported police made numerous arrests during the night after some threw bottles at officers, but did not provide an exact tally.
The TV station also said two people were shot during the late-night festivities, though it was unclear whether the shooters or the victims were revelers themselves.
Police department officials could not be immediately reached for comment.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency late Wednesday suspended all bus service in the city due to safety concerns.
It was the eighth World Series title for the Giants, and the third in five seasons after victories in 2010 and 2012.
Bumgarner was named the Most Valuable Player of the World Series after sealing the Giants' 3-2 victory over the Royals, with five shutout innings of relief.
"I think (Bumgarner) should be president," said lifelong Giants fan, Nacho Ramone, after the win.
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