Della tells Blackie that Burley had him closed. The earthquake destroys buildings. Blackie gets out of the rubble and helps others. A major after-shock hits. Blackie finds Burley dead and looks for Mary.
Fires start and spread, as water mains are broken.
The army dynamites buildings to stop the fire. Mrs. Burley tells Blackie that they need God's help. Blackie finds Father Tim helping the injured. Blackie thanks God on his knees, and Mary sees him. Boys report the fire is out, and people plan to build a new San Francisco.