By Matthew Tom
SFGate
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Fire Department marked the four-alarm fire on Washington Street and Larkin Street as under control, according to a 10 p.m. update on their X account.
One civilian was transported to a local hospital, and one dog and cat were rescued and returned to their owners. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
“The fire has extended throughout the building. All three floors have been burned,” the San Francisco Fire Department said on X. “The buildings next to the fire building have damage at this time.”
4th Alarm working fire - Washington / Larkin Street - 1705 hours on 04/05/2025
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) April 6, 2025
A large working fire has been declared on Washington Street, 4th alarm.
The fire has extended throughout the building. All three floors have been burned. The buildings next to the fire building have… pic.twitter.com/em9BFPLNSa
The fire at Washington Street and Larkin Street was reported about 5:52 p.m. and quickly rose to four alarms, involving 120 firefighters, Fire Chief Dean Crispen said. A four-alarm is among the most severe fire emergencies.
Flames extended throughout the wood-frame structure and damaged adjacent buildings, Crispin said.
One woman in a wheelchair was taken from the building and two were assisted down the stairs. They were evaluated for injury by paramedics, Crispin said.
It wasn’t clear how many people were displaced by the blaze, he said.
Crispin said he expected firefighters would be on the scene throughout the night extinguishing hot spots.
Three injuries have been reported so far, according to KRON4.
Residents have been advised to expect traffic delays and to take alternate routes around the area.
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