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8/3/26 abc7 BAY AREA CONDO COMPLEX DESTROYED IN MASSIVE FIRE
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Summary
A massive fire has destroyed a condo complex in Foster City, California, leaving residents displaced. While all residents and pets were safely evacuated, four firefighters sustained minor injuries. The fire, which started 21 hours prior, burned through three floors of the building.
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- 1Aerial view of destroyed condo complex
- 2On-screen text: Bay Area Condo Complex Destroyed
- 3Voiceover: First look at devastation
- 4Details: Fire on the Peninsula, Foster City
- 5Firefighters battling the blaze
- 6Casualties: 4 firefighters injured
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On-screen text
8/3/26
abc7
BAY AREA CONDO COMPLEX
DESTROYED IN MASSIVE FIRE
We're getting our first look at the
devastation
and destruction from a huge fire on
the Peninsula,
SKY7 showing you the damage
overhead on
that massive condo building in
Foster City,
where flames ripped through it
yesterday afternoon.
All residents were safely
evacuated,
but as you were able to tell from
that video there,
it's going to be a while before they
can return home,
if at all.
That fire started 21 hours ago at a
huge complex on Sea Spray Lane,
burning through three floors. Four
firefighters were hurt.
Original caption
SKY7 video shows the destruction of a Foster City condo complex in a massive fire that has left residents and pets displaced after being safely evacuated, and four firefighters with minor injuries. More at the link. #fire #fostercity #condo #abc7news
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