Rohnert Park Native and Former Miss Sonoma County Woman Among 37 Displaced in San Francisco Fire

Sara Choi, who grew up in Rohnert Park and was named Miss Sonoma County in 2008, was one of several dozen Mission District residents displaced in a Sunday morning apartment fire, according to people who know her on Facebook.

"We just got word that a Miss Sonoma County 2008, and the current Miss Golden Gate, Sara Choi, was seriously hurt in a fire at her San Francisco apartment building early Sunday morning," according to one post. "She was badly burned on her legs and feet and suffered a cut on her hand. While her injuries aren't life threatening, she will be required to spend approximately a month in the hospital, during which time she will undergo surgery and a series of skin grafts."

"The fire was contained by noon," according to media reports. "The cause is under investigation."

Rohnert Park Patch is seeking more information on the story, but in the mean time, family and friends are urged to contact us at 707-239-9418 so we can confirm details.

According to some social media reports, Choi left behind all of her belongings. A salvage crew apparently saved a violin and competition wardrobe for her. Friends say she is still planning to compete for Miss California this June in Fresno.

Choi's LinkedIn profile states that she's currently an operations associate at Google and YouTube. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in biological anthropology.

A Facebook post urged people who know Choi to send best wishes.

"Her family from Rohnert Park is with her at the hospital in San Francisco. She is in the burn unit of St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco. Patients in the burn unit are not permitted flowers, so cards are a great way to let her know we are pulling for her!"

Address cards or notes can be mailed to Sara Choi (patient), St. Francis Memorial Hospital, located at 900 Hyde Street 5th Floor, Burn Unit San Francisco, CA 94109.