City of San José Fire Department's Official Twitter account. To report an emergency call 9-1-1. This account is not monitored 24/7.
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#SJFD firefighters are responding to a Tier 1 vegetation fire in the area of E Capitol Expy and Tuers Rd. Light flashy fuels. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area.
TOC: 1:06pm
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Jun 9
SJFD Deputy Chief Aaron Freyler provides an update on the fire. Latest reports have burned area at approximately 12.5 acres.
Jun 9
#SJFD firefighters are responding to a Tier 1 vegetation fire in the area of the 3100 block of Locke Dr near Los Lagos Golf Course. Approximately one acre, moderate rate of spread with structures threatened. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area.
TOC: 3:14pm
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Jun 9
#SJFD firefighters are responding to a Tier 1 vegetation fire in the area of the 3100 block of Locke Dr near Los Lagos Golf Course. Approximately one acre, moderate rate of spread with structures threatened. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area.
TOC: 3:14pm
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Jun 9
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San José Fire Dept. retweeted
Units are currently in the 5700 Block of Cottle Rd investigating a shooting. An adult male and an adult female were both transported to local hospitals with life threatening injuries. The shooting is believed to be an isolated incident.
Please avoid the area while we investigate the shooting.
TOC: 10:14 AM
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Jun 8
This afternoon, #SJFD firefighters responded to a Tier 1 vegetation fire in the area of Hillsdale Ave and Communications Hill Blvd. Four separate starts converged into one fire. Approx 7.63 acres burned. No injuries. Cause under investigation.
TOC: 2:21pm: Under control: 4:29pm
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Jun 4
#SJFD has a second alarm responding to a residential structure fire on the 10100 block of Kenilworth Wy. One-story, single family dwelling. All occupants out. Utilities have been secured. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area.
TOC: 7:07pm
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Jun 4
UPDATE: Second alarm units have been cancelled and the incident is being downgraded to a full first alarm.
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Jun 4
UPDATE: Fire under control at 7:56pm. Red Cross to assist four adults and four children displaced from the home.
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Jun 3
#SJFD is responding to a gas leak in the area of the 200 block of S 24th St. SJFD HazMat and PG&E on scene. Nearby residences have been asked to shelter in place. Traffic impacted on S 24th St. Please avoid the area.
TOC: 10:24am
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Jun 3
UPDATE: All residences within 150 feet are being evacuated as a precaution. Crews expect repairs to take approximately 2–3 hours.
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Jun 3
UPDATE: Gas line has been clamped and evacuations are lifted. Fire has departed the scene but PG&E and PD will remain.
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May 31
#SJFD has a full first alarm responding to a residential structure fire on the 1400 block of Mount Whitney Dr. Single story residence. Garage fire. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area.
TOC: 7:28pm
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May 31
UPDATE: Fire under control as of 8:19pm. Red Cross contacted for one adult, two children, and one dog. Unfortunately one other dog was found deceased.
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May 30
#SJFD has a second alarm responding to a residential structure fire on the 1600 block of S King Rd. Single story, single-family dwelling. Fire extended to adjacent home. Both fires knocked down. No reported injuries. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area.
TOC: 3:28pm
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May 30
UPDATE: Red Cross to assist displaced residents: 3 adults and 1 dog from one home, and 6 adults and 2 children from the other.
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