Community Rallies After Condo Fire | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A massive condo fire in Foster City, sparked by a propane grill, destroyed 51 units and displaced families just as school was set to start. But the community rallied — Hillsdale High School became a hub for donations, with students and neighbors flooding in with clothes, food, and supplies. Organizers were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, while students grappled with the emotional toll of losing classmates’ homes and pets. The response was so strong that even as the drive wound down, people kept showing up — and teens are now planning how to distribute it all, sharing updates online…