Early Morning SoMa Apartment Fire Displaces Ten Residents

A two-alarm fire in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood left ten residents without homes early Tuesday morning. The San Francisco Fire Department responded to the fire on the 700 block of Natoma Street just before 5 a. m. Initially reported as a one-alarm fire, it quickly escalated to a two-alarm situation, requiring firefighters to attack the blaze from both Natoma and Minna Streets. The fire was brought under control by approximately 5:20 a.

m. , with no injuries reported among the residents or firefighters. Despite the rapid response, ten individuals were displaced from their apartments due to the fire's impact. Fire officials continue to investigate the cause of the blaze as of Tuesday afternoon. Displacement of residents raises concerns about housing security in a city already facing housing challenges.

Local authorities emphasize the need for fire safety awareness in densely populated urban areas.