A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Curry Fire burned roughly 25 acres near Bernal Road in San Jose today before firefighters were able to halt its advance, officials said. Crews from CAL FIRE's Santa Clara Unit and the San José Fire Department hit the scene quickly, working into the evening and sharing images from the line as they went. Officials did not immediately report any injuries.
According to CAL FIRE, the Curry Fire was reported at about 5:48 PM yesterday and grew to approximately 25 acres before the incident commander announced that forward progress had been stopped. The agency listed the blaze at 30% containment in its most recent update and noted that the cause remains under investigation.
What officials said
CAL FIRE SCU posted on X that units "remain on scene" and amplified visuals from CAL FIRE's Santa Clara Unit that show crews working the perimeter and blackened brush. For photos and the department's brief status note.
📸 Visuals from the #CurryFire in San Jose.@calfireSCU and @SJFD remain on scene. Great work by crews stopping the fire at approximately 25 acres in size. 🚒🙌 #CALFIRE #SJFD pic.twitter.com/EnvwxhSP8P
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) May 7, 2026
Where the fire burned
Per CAL FIRE, the fire is located at Bernal Road and Heaton Moor Drive in San Jose, burning through brush along the edge of the Santa Teresa hills. The incident report notes that the incident commander declared forward progress stopped and that investigators are continuing to look into the cause. Maps and coordinates are available on the agency's incident page.
Why this matters
Early-season grass and brush fires like the Curry Fire are a familiar spring hazard as vegetation cures and dries, and a relatively small ignition can grow quickly when conditions line up just right. Predictive services from the National Interagency Fire Center outline how factors such as weather, fuel conditions and available firefighting resources shape fire potential and readiness across different regions.
For the latest official details, keep an eye on the San José Fire Department's X feed via the San José Fire Department and check the CAL FIRE incident page for maps and updated status reports. The photos shared by line crews are also available on the San José Fire Department account, and this story will be updated as officials release new information.
