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6-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Foster City Complex
3 Aug
Summary
- A six-alarm fire broke out in a Foster City multi-dwelling complex.
- Residents and pets were safely evacuated; some needed window rescues.
- Three firefighters sustained injuries, with two hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
San Mateo County firefighters responded to a large building fire in Foster City on Sunday, which quickly escalated to a six-alarm incident. The blaze was first reported around 2:30 p.m. at 815 Sea Spray Lane. Fire crews faced a challenging scene involving flames, wind, and high temperatures.
Authorities confirmed that all residents, including their pets, were safely evacuated from the complex. Some residents on the third floor reportedly needed to be rescued from their windows. While no resident injuries were reported, three firefighters were injured, with two requiring hospitalization for smoke inhalation.
A 'mayday' call was made by a firefighter who briefly lost sight of his partner inside the building, but both were safely evacuated. Smoke from the fire was visible from as far away as Oakland. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though some residents suspect it began on the first floor and spread upwards.
