Structure Fire in South San Jose this morning

Just before 8 o'clock this morning San Jose Fire dispatch received multiple calls about a house fire on Lathrop Dr. and Blossom Hill Rd. Smoke could be seen from miles away. A San Jose Police officer was passing by at the time of the fire and stopped to make sure the residents were out safely and they were. San Jose Fire Units arrived on scene within 5 minutes and were able to extinguish the blaze within 14 minutes. There was extensive damage to the residence, displacing 7 of them. No one was injured and Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the house, saving the neighbors home from fire damage. ###

*Make sure your smoke detector are working at all times.*

Capt. Scott Kouns,

San Jose Fire Department Public Information officer

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