On Friday afternoon, the San Jose Fire Department quickly responded to an outdoor fire that erupted at the Goodwill of Silicon Valley facility located on N 7th St in San Jose. The fire involved multiple trailers, various boxes of books, and stacks of wooden pallets, though it did not pose a threat to any surrounding structures. As per the San José Fire Department, the blaze was reported at approximately 1:44 p.m.
#SJFD firefighters are responding to an outside fire at Goodwill of Silicon Valley on N 7th St. Multiple trailers, boxes of books, and wooden pallets are involved. No structures threatened. One firefighter treated for heat exhaustion. Please avoid the area.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) July 5, 2024
TOC: 1:44pm pic.twitter.com/XxFr3tlQSj
Efforts to extinguish the fire were successful, but the incident was not without its hardships. One firefighter required treatment for heat exhaustion, highlighting the intense conditions faced by fire service personnel during the operation.
Despite the challenges, the team managed to contain the blaze effectively, preventing it from spreading further and causing more damage.
