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Firefighters injured as crews battle fire at Foster City condominium complex
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Key Points:
- A six-alarm fire broke out Sunday at the Spinnaker Cove condominium complex in Foster City, damaging dozens of units and spreading across three floors of one building.
- Residents were safely evacuated with no injuries reported, but four firefighters sustained minor injuries, including smoke inhalation; two were hospitalized and have since been released.
- A Mayday call was issued when a firefighter was overcome inside the building but was quickly rescued during a rapid search operation on the third floor.
- Several residents were rescued using ladders and stairwells, while many families were displaced due to the destruction of multiple units; Red Cross personnel assisted those affected.
- The fire remains under investigation, and due to significant damage and safety concerns, firefighters have been unable to fully access hotspots within the building.
