San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals to win the Baseball World Series on Wednesday.
Fans of San Francisco Giants took to the streets on Wednesday night after their team won the Baseball World Series, by beating the Kansas City Royals.
The festivities were marred by raucous fans and fires and caused utter chaos.
Hundreds of fans clad in the team's orange and black, flooded Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District, after the final out in the seventh game of the Baseball championship.
Some perched themselves on bus stops, while others set off fireworks, hugged, high-fived and cheered with beer and champagne in the middle of the street.
"(Pitcher Madison) Bumgarner blew my mind tonight!" said Beau Adams, a San Francisco fan.
"The balance of superstition and belief and pride and confidence makes it all come together," he added.
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 in riot gear, were out in force and broke up the more unruly demonstrations.
KTVU, a local television station, reported that 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 in the city 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 on 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 (Best of seven games) 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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