Apartment Fire Victims Still Displaced

On Friday, June 15, a Burlingame apartment complex caught fire at 1015 Cadillac Way. Nearly two weeks later, some residents are still seeking help while putting their lives back together.

“We’re still working with quite a few people,” said Elizabeth Shemaria of the Red Cross Bay Area Chapter.

She said the fire displaced 68 people and impacted 25 apartment units. Of those displaced, the Red Cross helped 24 and continues to work with about 14 residents.

Sixty firefighters from 10 agencies extinguished the fire by 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 16.

The Red Cross provided disaster services, such as meals, clothing and counseling, and shelter for the displaced immediately following the fire. Volunteers opened a recovery assistance center at the Burlingame Recreation Center Sunday, June 17, helping residents while coordinating with partner organization and government and non-government agencies.

Mark Ladas, Central County Fire Department Deputy Chief, said two units were completely gutted in the third-floor fire, while eight more sustained water damage and other third-floor units sustained smoke damage.

Shemaria said Red Cross personnel are additionally working with the property management company of the apartment complex.

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