Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle  Firefighters assess damage to one of the 17 residential units in four buildings affected by the blaze.  Firefighters assess damage to one of the 17 residential units in...  A firefighter gives a rescued dog back to its owner at the scene of a four-alarm fire at Alamo Square in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A firefighter gives a rescued dog back to its owner at the scene of...  Firefighters unscrew fire hoses from hydrants after battling a four-alarm fire which damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters unscrew fire hoses from hydrants after battling a...  A firefighter carries a dog that was rescued from the scen of a four-alarm fire at Alamo Square in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A firefighter carries a dog that was rescued from the scen of a...  Crews watch as smoke billows from an apartment building after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Crews watch as smoke billows from an apartment building after a...  (From left) Thelma Green, Tiffany Hill, and Mekhi Hill, 5, sit and wait to speak with American Red Cross members after being displaced from their home when a four-alarm fire broke out, damaging 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  (From left) Thelma Green, Tiffany Hill, and Mekhi Hill, 5, sit and...  Justin Meyerowitz talks on the phone after being displaced from his home when a four-alarm fire broke out and damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Justin Meyerowitz talks on the phone after being displaced from his...  Firefighters assess smoke and fire damage in homes after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters assess smoke and fire damage in homes after a...  A couple watches as crews battle a four-alarm fire which damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A couple watches as crews battle a four-alarm fire which damaged 17...  Firefighters pile charred belongings on the street from an apartment building after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters pile charred belongings on the street from an...  A woman holds an oxygen mask to the mouth of her dog after being displaced from her home when a four-alarm fire broke out and damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A woman holds an oxygen mask to the mouth of her dog after being...  People speak with firefighters after being displaced from their homes after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  People speak with firefighters after being displaced from their...  Firefighters take a break after battling a four-alarm fire which damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters take a break after battling a four-alarm fire which...  A firefighter climbs down from the roof of an apartment building after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A firefighter climbs down from the roof of an apartment building...  A firefighter walks past debris following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  A firefighter walks past debris following a four-alarm building...  Firefighters carry out charred belongings to the street from an apartment building after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters carry out charred belongings to the street from an...  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in...  Firefighters carry out debris from a building following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters carry out debris from a building following a...  Firefighters carry out debris following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters carry out debris following a four-alarm building fire...  Smoke billows from an apartment building after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Smoke billows from an apartment building after a four-alarm fire...  Firefighters pack up water hoses following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters pack up water hoses following a four-alarm building...  Two people, names not given, comfort each other following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif. The pair said they live in the building but were not inside when the fire broke out.  Two people, names not given, comfort each other following a...  A spectator glances at the firefighters following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  A spectator glances at the firefighters following a four-alarm...  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in...  Derek Dean and his son, Miles, 4, watch as crews battle a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Derek Dean and his son, Miles, 4, watch as crews battle a...  A firefighter carries a dog that was rescued from the scen of a four-alarm fire at Alamo Square in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A firefighter carries a dog that was rescued from the scen of a...  Firefighters exit an apartment building after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters exit an apartment building after a four-alarm fire...  A firefighter gives a rescued dog back to its owner at the scene of a four-alarm fire at Alamo Square in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A firefighter gives a rescued dog back to its owner at the scene of...  Nick Cruz points out his girlfriend's apartment to a member of the American Red Cross after being displaced when a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Nick Cruz points out his girlfriend's apartment to a member of the...  A woman gives her dog an oxygen mask following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  A woman gives her dog an oxygen mask following a four-alarm fire in...  Firefighters stand on a rooftop adjacent to a four-alarm fire at Alamo Square in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters stand on a rooftop adjacent to a four-alarm fire at...  Firefighters carry out debris from a building following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street as a Red Cross official walks past them, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters carry out debris from a building following a...  Firefighters pile charred belongings on the street from an apartment building after a four-alarm fire damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Firefighters pile charred belongings on the street from an...  Firefighters pull their water hoses away from a building following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters pull their water hoses away from a building following...  Heike and Eric Hiss stand with their children, Aria (right) and Finn (pointing) and watch as crews battle a four-alarm fire which damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Heike and Eric Hiss stand with their children, Aria (right) and...  A firefighter takes a look at the damage following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  A firefighter takes a look at the damage following a four-alarm...  A firefighter prepares oxygen tanks before battling a four-alarm fire which damaged 17 units in four residential buildings on the 1500 block of McAllister Street between Divisadaro and Scott streets in San Francisco, Calif. Saturday, January 31, 2015.  A firefighter prepares oxygen tanks before battling a four-alarm...  Firefighters head outside the building following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters head outside the building following a four-alarm...  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in...  A firefighter takes off his helmet following a four-alarm building fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  A firefighter takes off his helmet following a four-alarm building...  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in...  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  Firefighters inspect the building following a four-alarm fire in...  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in...  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in...  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  The damage to one of the buildings following a four-alarm fire in...  A firefighter climbs down a ladder following a four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  A firefighter climbs down a ladder following a four-alarm fire in...  Kevin Banks, right, glances over at the building, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif. Banks is a long-time resident who lives across the street from the building that caught fire in the afternoon.  Kevin Banks, right, glances over at the building, Saturday, Jan....  four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in San Francisco, Calif.  four-alarm fire in the 1500 block of McAllister Street, Saturday,...
4-alarm fire damages 4 buildings near Alamo Square  A four-alarm fire damaged at least 17 units in four residential buildings near San Francisco’s Alamo Square on Saturday afternoon, fire officials said.  The blaze started in a second-floor unit in an apartment building at the corner of McAllister and Scott streets and then spread into upper units, including the penthouse, and then into three adjacent buildings, said Mark Gonzales, deputy chief of operations for the San Francisco Fire Department.  Linda O’Roke  was cleaning her apartment in a building two doors down on Scott Street when she heard the fire trucks pull up.  The immediate area was evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze, said Officer Grace Gatpandan, a police spokeswoman.  The Red Cross had set up an aid station at 1484 McAllister St. to assist displaced residents.  The Alamo Square Neighborhood Association has also set up a fund to help the displaced residents at http://alamosq.org/2015/01/31/2015-alamo-square-fire-donate-here/