Eight-Alarm Fire Destroys Affordable Housing Complex in Redwood City

Massive blaze forces evacuations and challenges firefighters with spot fires and strong winds.

The fire broke out at 10:15 a.m. in the fifth floor of the under-construction Middlefield Junction complex.
Approximately 150 firefighters from various departments responded to the eight-alarm blaze.
Nearby residents were evacuated due to the spread of embers and precautionary measures.
The 179-unit complex was intended for low-income households and individuals experiencing homelessness.
No injuries were reported, but the building is a total loss and will need to be rebuilt from the foundation.