A vegetation fire that sparked near the Communications Hill neighborhood in San José prompted firefighters to action and closed nearby roads yesterday evening. The San José Fire Department (SJFD) swiftly responded to the emergency, working to subdue the flames that had consumed over five acres of brushland. As per the San José Fire Department, the blaze, designated as a Tier 2 vegetation fire, was aggressively tackled by the responders, though it caused some disruptions in the surrounding areas.

#SJFD firefighters are currently working a Tier 2 vegetation fire near the Communications Hill neighborhood. 5+ acres burned. No structures involved and no injuries reported. Nearby roadways are impacted. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/P9A2zUlq4f

— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) June 27, 2024

While engaged in the battle against the encroaching flames, the firefighters managed to stop the forward progress of the fire – yet not before it expanded to cover approximately 30 acres. No structures were harmed during this incident, and, fortunately, no injuries were reported. The SJFD confirmed that over 40 firefighters conducted mop-up operations on the scene. Even with the progress halted, the SJFD continues to urge the public to avoid the impacted area for safety and to facilitate the ongoing firefighting efforts.

According to NBC Bay Area, the fire instigated partial road closings around Curtner Avenue and Communications Hill Boulevard. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes as the emergency response vehicles needed unobstructed access to the rapidly changing scene.