The San José fire crews battled a two-alarm blaze that engulfed three mobile homes and threatened a fourth on Hermitage Lane in North San Jose. The San José Fire Department reported the incident via social media, urging the public to avoid the area as firefighters worked to contain the fire, which was first reported at 4:16 PM yesterday. The situation's intensity elevated as three residences became involved, with one mobile home significantly damaged and another suffering internal fire damage. A third saw damage to its deck and roof, while a nearby fourth structure had a fence catch fire.
#SJFD firefighters are on scene of a second alarm assignment at a mobile home fire on the 500 block of Hermitage Ln in North San Jose. Three mobile homes now involved with a fourth threatened. No reported injuries at this time. Please avoid the area.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) May 10, 2025
TOC: 4:16pm. pic.twitter.com/jFrnUAlJOy
As the firefighting efforts progressed, the department noted that the primary unit was heavily involved in combatting the flames. No residents were reported injured during the ordeal. However, one firefighter was evaluated after feeling ill and was cleared, and another was treated and transported for minor facial injuries following a fall. Eventually, the crews knocked down the fire at two of the three homes, an update that provided some relief amid the chaos of the emergency response.
The department's updates continued as they announced the fire had been knocked down at all affected residences. The teams on the scene were slated to remain for overhaul operations, ensuring the fire was completely extinguished and assessing the damage for further investigation and safety checks.
