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Propane barbecue caused devastating Foster City condo fire, officials say
ABC7 Bay Area • • nation
Key Points:
- A propane barbecue left unattended on a first-floor exterior deck caused a massive fire at a Foster City residential complex, according to fire officials.
- The San Mateo Fire Department has completed its preliminary investigation and handed the property over to the homeowners association, but the building remains off-limits due to severe damage.
- The structure on Sea Spray Lane has been fenced off and red-tagged amid concerns of a potential total collapse, with firefighters continuing periodic checks for hidden hotspots.
- Dozens of residents displaced by the fire are being assisted through a dedicated American Red Cross center established to provide support.
- A man has been arrested in connection with the incident for allegedly leaving the propane barbecue unattended, which sparked the fire.
