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Matt Turturici leads fire crews in battling a six-alarm blaze that gutted a Foster City condominium complex.

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Chief Matt Turturici oversaw a six-alarm response to a massive fire that broke out at the Spinnaker Cove condominium complex in Foster City on Sunday afternoon. The blaze originated on the first floor and rapidly spread through the attic and insulation, causing catastrophic damage to the 51-unit building. While the structure was declared a total loss, all residents and pets were successfully evacuated without injury. During the intense operation, four firefighters suffered minor injuries, including second-degree burns and smoke inhalation. The fire was complicated by high outdoor temperatures and wind conditions, making containment difficult for the crews. Residents, such as Abdi Tabrizi and Ricky Liboro, reported losing most of their personal belongings as the flames tore through the complex. Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire, which was initially reported to have started on the backside of the complex near a lower unit.

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