4-alarm fire burns condo complex under construction in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA — A four-alarm fire consumed a 56-unit luxury condominium complex under construction in Santa Clara on Friday, sending workers running for their lives and throwing a thick plume of smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles.
At least one “person of interest” was detained near the scene about 12:30 p.m. and later released without any charges, according to Santa Clara police Capt. Wahid Kazem.
“Our investigators are currently working to make a determination if this person is involved in this incident or not,” Kazem said.
The blaze ignited at the Anantara Villas, 1850 El Camino Real, just after 11 a.m. and was contained by 1:30 p.m., said Santa Clara fire Chief Bill Kelly. Firefighters, however, expected to spend the remainder of the day extinguishing hot spots throughout the structure.
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San Jose Mercury News
A four-alarm fire destroys an apartment complex at the corner of El Camino Real and Scott Blvd in Santa Clara, Calif., on June 28, 2019. (Photo by Arif Ahmed)
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