Redwood City Fire Destroys Housing Project, Forces Evacuations
TL;DR
A massive eight-alarm fire destroyed one of two buildings in a 179-unit affordable housing project under construction in Redwood City, prompting evacuations and an air quality advisory. Crews are monitoring hot spots and preventing further collapses. Despite the setback, the nonprofit developer Mercy Housing remains committed to completing the project.
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