Two Story Structure Fire in EvergreenTIER IV Fire Communications HillTwo-Alarm Fire in Willow Glen

At about 9:30am this morning (Wednesday, May 23, 2007) San Jose Firefighters were dispatched to a fire in a two story house at 4299 Littleworth Way in the Evergreen area of San Jose. Upon Arrival Firefighters reported heavy smoke and flames coming out of the second story. Firefighters immediately deployed attack lines and made an aggressive interior attack on the fire. While on the second floor Firefighters encountered thick black smoke and extreme heat, however managed to battled their way to the seat of the fire and began extinguishment. Although no one appeared to be home at the time of the fire, San Jose Fire Captain James Cowen rescued two dogs from the structure. (End)

Just after 11:00am on Monday, May 21, 2007 San Jose Firefighters responded to several reports of a grass fire on Communications Hill. First arriving units reported a fast moving 500 x 500 feet grass fire. The wind driven fire quickly overwhelmed the initial compliment of Firefighters and equipment. Immediately a Tier II was called, plus a Structure Response to protect nearby homes. The incident escalated to a TEIR IV including Mutual Aid from Cal-Fire. A total of 72 Firefighters were used to bring the blaze under control. This included 26 Fire apparatus from San Jose, six apparatus, two helicopters, and a bulldozer from Cal-Fire.

The fire blackened approximately 25 acres and threatened multiple homes on Communications Hill. Firefighters were strategically placed between the fire and homes. There were no injuries reported and the incident was delared under control at 1311 hours. Fire Cause Investigators believe the fire may have been caused by a homeless person cooking. (End)

On Saturday, May 12, 2007 just after 4 p.m. San Jose Firefighters responded to several reports of a house fire at 1033 Lincoln Ave in the Willow Glen area of San José. En-route several units reported heavy smoke could be seen from blocks away. Upon arrival Truck Company 4 reported heavy flames and smoke from the rear of the unit. A second alarm was called at 1614 hours.

It took Firefighters over an hour to completely extinguish the fire and declare it under control. Preliminary damage to the structure is estimated to be 4.5K. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. (End)

Submitted by: Captain, Alberto Olmos, Public Information Officer
Photos submitted by: Craig Allyn Rose, Photographer San Jose Fire Department