3 Firefighters Injured Responding to Massive Blaze at Foster City Apartment Complex
All residents and pets were evacuated as crews battled flames on multiple floors and the Red Cross helped displaced families.
- A massive 6-alarm fire erupted at an apartment complex at 815 Sea Spray Lane in Foster City on Sunday afternoon, with emergency units dispatched just after 2:30 p.m. to the scene.
- Responding firefighters battled flames spreading across the first, second, and third floors as the blaze escalated rapidly; SMC Fire Chief Matt Turturici reported a 'Mayday' call when one firefighter lost contact with a partner.
- Four firefighters sustained minor injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation, with two requiring hospital treatment; the Foster City Police Department confirmed all residents were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
- The American Red Cross is providing housing assistance to at least 50 displaced households, while Foster City Chamber of Commerce CEO Crystal Tilton launched a GoFundMe page to help families rebuild.
- Crews remained on scene Monday morning extinguishing hot spots after transitioning to exterior defensive operations Sunday evening, as authorities continue investigating the fire's cause.
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The Mercury newsFirefighters injured after massive fire hits Foster City apartment complex
A massive six-alarm fire that erupted at an apartment complex Sunday afternoon injured four firefighters and forced dozens out of their homes, and crews were still mopping up the remnants of blaze the following morning.
Firefighters injured as crews battle fire at Foster City condominium complex
By Jose Fabian Crews in Foster City were battling a six-alarm fire at a condominium building on Sunday. The Foster City Police Department said the fire ignited around 2:30 p.m. at Spinnaker Cove at 815 Sea Spray Lane and noted that several outside agencies responded to assist San Mateo Consolidated Fire once a Mayday call was sent out for a firefighter who needed assistance getting out of the burning building. Foster City police said residents o…
Crews respond to 6-alarm building fire in Foster City; 3 firefighters injured: authorities
San Mateo County firefighters are battling a large building fire in Foster City that quickly escalated to a 6-alarm response on Sunday. Authorities say all residents, including their pets, were safely evacuated from the complex. Three firefighters are being treated for smoke inhalation.
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