San José Fire Dept.

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#SJFD has a full first alarm responding to a fire on the 4100 block of Monterey Rd. Abandoned single-story motel. Primary search negative. No reported injuries. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 6:42am

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A heatwave is upon us this week. Early season heat can catch people off guard. Drink plenty of water, limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day, & take breaks in shade or AC. Check on elderly neighbors, young children, and pets. Stay safe.

🪭Much hotter temperatures expected next week🪭 Much above normal temperatures in the upper 80s to 90s are expected across the region next week as a prolonged heatwave shapes up. If you're planning on spending time outside - take plenty of breaks and stay hydrated. #CAwx

UPDATE: Negative readings at the site. Crews beginning to clear.

UPDATE: Gas line has been crimped and air monitoring in progress.

#SJFD is responding to a gas leak in the area of Donnici St & Altino Blvd at Communications Hill. 2 inch gas line severed. Approximately 10 homes evacuated, others asked to shelter in place. PG&E arriving now. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 11:17am

#SJFD is responding to an outside fire in the area of Old Bayshore Hy and E Gish Rd. Large tires for heavy machinery and some vegetation involved, no structure damage. No injuries reported. Fire knocked down. Extensive overhaul needed. Please avoid the area. TOC: 4:43am

#SJFD has a full first alarm responding to a fire on the 2500 block of Edgefield Ct. One-story single family home. All residents out of the structure. No medical needs at this time. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 8:02pm

UPDATE: Fire knocked down at 10:09am.

UPDATE: Fire isolated to the primary unit on the first floor and the second-floor unit directly above. Crews did well to prevent extension to additional apartments. Red Cross to assist five total displaced residents, all adults.

#SJFD has a second alarm responding to the 3200 block of Loma Verde Dr. in west San José. Two-story apt building. Heavy fire coming from first-floor unit. No reported injuries. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 9:29am

#SJFD has a full first alarm responding to the 1800 block of N Capitol Ave. 3-story apt building. Heavy smoke with sprinkler activated. No active fire located and no reported injuries. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 12:44pm

UPDATE: One Engine company remaining on scene. All other FD personnel clearing.

#SJFD firefighters are responding to a gas leak on the 3100 block of Balmoral Dr. Several nearby homes evacuated as a precaution. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 5:25pm

UPDATE: Fire is under control as of 2:59pm.

#SJFD has a full first alarm responding to a structure fire on the 80 block of Foxwell Ct. Two-story single family home. Fire in attic. Home unoccupied at time of fire. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 2:27pm

UPDATE: Fire has been knocked down and response is being reduced to a full first alarm. No reported injuries.

#SJFD has a second alarm responding to a structure fire on the 3300 block of San Pablo Ave. One-story single family home. Utilities have been secured. Crews have done well to prevent extension to adjacent house. Traffic impacted nearby. Please avoid the area. TOC: 8:37am