A fire erupted in south San Jose's Caribbees Mobile Home Park, displacing 14 residents yesterday afternoon. Reported at 3:24 p.m. on Lewis Road, the blaze was battled by firefighters and declared under control by 4:18 p.m., the San José Fire Department posted. An individual not from the affected homes was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
#SJFD firefighters responded to a structure fire at Caribbees Mobile Home Park on Lewis Rd. Two units with fire damage. Red Cross contacted to assist 14 displaced adults. One patient from uninvolved home transported with minor injuries. TOC: 3:24pm. Under control at 4:18pm. pic.twitter.com/MhUUtMlpt6
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) July 12, 2024
According to CBS News, the fire left the two residences uninhabitable, resulting in four tenants from one home and 10 from the other seeking assistance from the Red Cross, which arrived to support those who had lost their homes. The cause of the fire is currently being scrutinized. However, no details were forthcoming at the time of the report.
Investigative efforts into the cause of the fire are ongoing. In the meantime, the narrative of the displaced individuals takes a backseat to the immediate necessity of shelter, food, and clothing.
