Arrest made in Foster City condo fire
Cause of massive Foster City condo complex fire revealed
The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department has determined the cause of the six-alarm Foster City condominium fire that displaced more than 150 people from a structure that is still in danger of collapsing.
FOSTER CITY, Calif. - An arrest has been made in connection with a fire that destroyed a Foster City condominium complex and displaced more than 150 residents, authorities said.
The Foster City Police Department has not publicly identified the suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of unlawfully causing a fire resulting in injuries to firefighters, as well as obstructing and delaying police and fire investigations.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident and booked into the San Mateo County Jail.
Investigators say unattended grill caused fire
What we know:
Investigators determined the Aug. 2 fire was caused by an unattended gas grill on the exterior balcony of a first-floor condo unit at 815 Sea Spray Lane.
The blaze destroyed the 51-unit Spinnaker Cove condominium complex, which remains fenced off and red-tagged because officials say the building is at risk of collapse.
Foster City condo fire leaves dozens without homes
Fire crews remained on the scene Monday dousing hot spots following a massive, six-alarm blaze that gutted a Foster City condominium complex, displacing dozens of residents and injuring four firefighters.
Firefighters injured
Four firefighters were injured while battling the blaze and rescuing residents. Officials said they were treated for injuries ranging from second-degree burns to smoke inhalation.
Authorities said the building suffered catastrophic damage and is considered a total loss after flames spread through the attic and insulation.
Seven people trapped on the third floor were rescued by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department as residents evacuated with children and pets.
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Residents face uncertain future
More than 150 residents remain displaced following the fire.
"You're lucky to see me not crying. I've been crying since last night," displaced resident Ricky Liboro said after the fire. "We lost everything... We're just trying to figure things out at this moment, trying to process everything."
The Source: This story was written based on information from the Foster City Police Department.