A second-alarm blaze at a one-story single-family house on the 2400 block of Hebron Avenue rattled a San Jose neighborhood today, but everyone got out safely. Fire crews said the call came in at about 1:01 PM, and they quickly knocked down the flames. No injuries were reported, though four residents were displaced and the American Red Cross was called in to help, while nearby traffic was affected as crews worked the scene.
What the Department Reported
The San José Fire Dept. said crews responded to a second-alarm structure fire at a one-story single-family home on the 2400 block of Hebron Ave, logging the time of call at 1:01 PM. The department reported that the fire was "knocked down" and that there were no injuries. The update added that the Red Cross would assist four displaced residents and that drivers should expect traffic impacts in the area, according to the San José Fire Department.
#SJFD has a second alarm responding to a structure fire on the 2400 block of Hebron Ave. One-story single family home. Fire has been knocked down. No reported injuries. Red Cross to assist four displaced residents. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) February 9, 2026
TOC: 1:01pm pic.twitter.com/H05lA4jcJi
Red Cross Steps In for Displaced Residents
SJFD's post said the American Red Cross was called to help the four people forced from their home. The organization typically provides temporary lodging, meals, clothing and short-term casework to help families begin recovery after a house fire, per the American Red Cross.
Traffic and Neighborhood Impact
The department warned that traffic near Hebron Avenue was affected while crews worked to secure the scene and asked drivers to avoid the area if possible, per the San José Fire Department. Neighbors were told to expect temporary detours and delays as units cleared equipment and made sure the structure was safe.
Why This Matters
Home structure fires remain the most common residential disaster and can spread fast. National data show U.S. fire departments respond to hundreds of thousands of home fires each year, with the majority of civilian fire deaths occurring in residences, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Locally, San Jose has seen several multi-alarm responses in recent weeks, including a third-alarm incident at a Buddhist temple on Foss Avenue earlier this month, as reported in Hoodline coverage of the third-alarm blaze at Foss Avenue.
The department's update did not list a cause for the Hebron Avenue fire. Investigators may release additional details after on-scene work and inspections. This story will be updated if city agencies or other officials publish further information.
