Suspicious Fire Damages Four Vehicles in San Francisco
Police are investigating a Halloween night blaze on Amador Street that also destroyed a storage container.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Accidents
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San Francisco Police Department officers responded just before 11:10 p.m. on Halloween night to a suspicious fire in the 600 block of Amador Street that damaged four vehicles and a storage container. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, and no arrests have been made.
Why it matters
The fire damaged equipment belonging to a local moving company that has operated in San Francisco since 1983 and employs 18 people. Its loss underscores the impact that suspicious blazes can have on small businesses in the city.
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the fire as suspicious, and no arrests have been made as of this report. The investigation has not yet identified a cause or suspect.
The players
San Francisco Police Department
The San Francisco Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of San Francisco.
One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co.
One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. is a San Francisco moving company that has operated since 1983 and whose trucks were damaged in the fire.
The details
The fire broke out on Halloween night in the 600 block of Amador Street, damaging four vehicles and a storage container. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, and officers from the San Francisco Police Department responded to investigate.
Timeline
1983: One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. began operating.
October 31, 2026, just before 11:10 p.m.: Police responded to the suspicious fire.
Legal Context
Suspicious fires in San Francisco are investigated by the San Francisco Police Department, which must determine whether a blaze is accidental or intentionally set before pursuing charges. Such cases are typically resolved only after physical evidence and witness accounts are gathered over time.
Residents near Amador Street may see increased police presence while the investigation proceeds. Local businesses that rely on vehicles and storage space should review their own fire-safety precautions.
The takeaway
Suspicious fires can disrupt small businesses long after the flames are out, so property owners should keep storage areas and vehicles secured and well lit. Community members with information about the Amador Street fire are encouraged to contact the San Francisco Police Department.
Further reading
Explore more local coverage in Accidents for context on similar incidents across the city.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRON4.
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