Residents near the 1900 block of Stone Ave in San José may have noticed a dark cloud over the sky this morning as firefighters tackled a significant blaze at a local recycling facility. The San José Fire Department took to social media to alert the community about the incident, which began around 9:20 AM, quickly drawing attention due to the large plume of smoke that could be seen across the neighborhood, while assuring the public that no nearby structures were at risk. No injuries had been reported at that time, according to the San José Fire Department.
#SJFD firefighters are responding to a trash fire at a recycling facility on the 1900 block of Stone Ave. Large column of smoke visible. No structures threatened and no reported injuries. Traffic impacted on Stone Ave. Please avoid the area.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) July 11, 2025
TOC: 9:20am pic.twitter.com/TEICJ3xDGy
The fire specifically engulfed a pile of metal scraps; hence, firefighters were deployed with aerial master streams and large-diameter attack lines to combat the deep-seated fire, which needed several hours of relentless work. Traffic in the area was affected, with Stone Ave being impacted, so people were advised to steer clear of the area.
The department's updates indicated that two engines, one truck, and one battalion chief were among the emergency units at the scene, consistent with standard operating procedures for this industrial fire incident.
