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condo fire
Coverage of condo fire in the Nexus archive.
- Propane barbecue caused devastating Foster City condo fire, officials say
A propane barbecue on a first-floor exterior deck caused the massive fire that devastated a residential complex in Foster City. Officials confirmed that the propane BBQ was responsible for the devastating condo fire.
- Des Plaines condo fire ruled arson; investigators say suspect died from injuries
Investigators determined that a Des Plaines condo fire in May was intentionally set using gasoline and ruled as arson. The suspect involved in the fire died two weeks later from injuries.
- Des Plaines condo fire that injured 8 ruled to be arson, authorities say
A condo fire in Des Plaines that injured 8 people has been ruled arson by authorities. Victims of the fire have filed lawsuits.