Firefighters Subdue Two-Alarm Blaze at Argent Alley
More than 100 San Francisco firefighters battled a fire at 10 Argent Alley that displaced residents, with no injuries reported.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Emergency Response
San Francisco Fire Department crews subdued a two-alarm fire at 10 Argent Alley on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026. The fire was under control by 10 a.m., and no people were injured.
Why it matters
The blaze displaced residents of the affected units and closed a stretch of Market Street, disrupting the surrounding area. The response drew more than 100 city firefighters to a building in a dense part of San Francisco.
The incident is documented as a two-alarm fire involving more than 100 city firefighters at a four-story, 12-unit building per city records. The fire was under control by 10 a.m., and the cause and total damage remain unreported.
The players
San Francisco Fire Department
The city's municipal fire agency responsible for fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention across San Francisco.
The details
The fire burned on the third and fourth floors of the building and reached multiple floors, with flames visible down to at least the second floor. Crews extended a ladder from a truck on Market Street and used hoses in a top unit, while one dog died in the fire and the 3800 block of Market Street was closed in both directions.
Timeline
Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026: Two-alarm fire reported at 10 Argent Alley.
10 a.m., November 3, 2026: Fire declared under control.
Seasonal Patterns
Multi-alarm residential fires in San Francisco's dense Market Street corridor typically require ladder truck access and temporary street closures, as seen here with the closure of the 3800 block. Responses of this scale, drawing more than 100 firefighters, reflect the operational demands of tall, multi-unit buildings in the city.
Residents and commuters near Market Street should avoid the 3800 block while it remains closed and follow any official directions from responding crews. Anyone affected by displacement from the building should contact city or emergency services for available assistance.
The takeaway
Quick response by more than 100 firefighters kept a two-alarm blaze in a 12-unit building from causing injuries to people. Staying clear of closed streets and checking on neighbors during emergencies helps keep everyone safe.
Further reading
For more on how city crews handle incidents like this, see Emergency Response coverage for San Francisco.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mission Local.
