A midday fire that ripped through a carport at a Campbell apartment complex on Monday temporarily forced about 60 residents out of their homes and destroyed three vehicles, authorities said. Fire crews stopped the flames before they could breach interior units, and no injuries were reported.
According to the Santa Clara County Fire Department, the blaze was reported at approximately 12:58 PM and caused significant heat damage to the exterior windows of 10 units. Crews shut off power to the entire complex because of damage involving electrical lines, and Pacific Gas & Electric was working toward restoring service. Fire officials said resources were expected to clear the scene by about 4 PM. The department added that the American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region was providing relocation assistance and that Campbell police officers helped evacuate residents.
Relief And Power Status
The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region provides shelter, emergency supplies and recovery support for households affected by local fires, and the group was called in to assist displaced tenants from the complex. Pacific Gas & Electric states that when electrical lines are impacted during incidents like this, crews first focus on safety checks, then on repairs and restoration. The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region and the PG&E outage resources offer guidance for residents waiting for power to come back on.
Investigation And Next Steps
The Santa Clara County Fire Department said the cause of the fire remains under investigation and that crews left the scene once all hazards were addressed. Displaced residents received relocation support through partner agencies, while property managers are coordinating repairs and planning for tenants to return. Officials urged residents to keep an eye on official city and county alerts for updates on utilities, repairs and recovery resources.
