On Monday morning, a fire swept through a two-story residence in San José, prompting a full-first alarm response from the city's firefighters. The blaze occurred on the 5900 block of Blossom Ave., where teams worked diligently to contain and extinguish the flames.
According to the San José Fire Department, one resident suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical attention, and the fire was successfully limited to the structure where it originated.
#SJFD firefighters are completing a full-first alarm assignment at a two-story residential structure on the 5900 block of Blossom Ave.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) June 24, 2024
One resident transported with minor injuries. Damage limited to structure of origin. Nearby evacuations have been cleared to return.
TOC: 9:10 pic.twitter.com/Gu7FP2Hxhl
Initial reports from the scene indicated that adjacent structures were at risk, leading to temporary evacuations in the immediate area. However, residents were allowed to return to their homes after the threat was neutralized, and the damage remained confined. The incident, first reported at 9:10 am, saw a rapid deployment of San José Fire Department resources to tackle the emergency swiftly.
