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Man arrested in connection to devastating Foster City condo fire on Sea Spray Lane, police say
ABC7 Bay Area • • nation
Key Points:
- A man was arrested for allegedly leaving a propane barbecue unattended on his first-floor patio, which sparked a 6-alarm fire in a Foster City condo building on Sea Spray Lane.
- The fire quickly spread due to the building's lack of a sprinkler system, as it was constructed in 1981 before such systems were legally required.
- The blaze injured multiple firefighters and displaced more than 50 families, with the building now deemed unsafe and off-limits due to collapse risks.
- The suspect faces multiple charges, including unlawfully causing a fire resulting in firefighter injuries and obstructing investigations.
- Emergency crews continue to monitor the site for hotspots, while the American Red Cross has opened an assistance center to support displaced residents.
