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Arrest made in connection to devastating Foster City condo fire
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Baker , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the arrest and the investigation, readers can refer to the original report from KRON4, which provides additional context and details about the incident.
A man has been arrested in connection to a fire that damaged a condominium complex in Foster City. The Foster City Police Department made the arrest, identifying the individual as Keith Tompkins, a resident of Foster City. The fire, which was reportedly sparked by a propane grill, caused significant damage to the complex and displaced many residents.
Further details about the arrest and the circumstances surrounding the fire are available from the Foster City Police Department and local news sources. For more information on the arrest and the investigation, readers can refer to the original report from KRON4, which provides additional context and details about the incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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