Just after midnight, January 20th, this 2nd Alarm fire broke out on 162 Bendorf Dr. in South San Jose. It was first reported to crews arriving on scene that there was someone trapped inside. It turned out to be a father and son in the backyard, unable to get out to the street. Crews had to cut down the fence in order to get to the father and son. The fire started in the living room of the single story condo. The resident stated he and a friend were watching TV and looked over to see their Christmas tree on fire. They quickly went to the fathers room and removed him to the backyard. The father is a parapalegic and had to be carried out. Fortunately for the residents they all got out safely because the fire took its toll on the home quickly consuming the entire residence. Fire crews and residents reported 30' flames upon our arrival. The roof colapsed shortly after firefighters arrived on scene, no one was hurt. Firefighters said it was extremely hot inside the home. Their quick work saved nearby homes as they were able to keep the fire to the one structure.
Important message: Remove Christmas trees from your house hold as soon as possible to prevent this type of fire from occuring. Christmas trees are usually purchased a few weeks before Christmas and dry out with the lights and the heat in the home. They are usually very dried out by the New Year and should be removed!!!
Captain Scott Kouns, PIO
San Jose Fire Dept
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