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Firefighters tackle two-alarm house fire

San José Firefighters on scene of early morning structure fire.

On Monday, October 21 at 3:22 A.M., firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a one story dwelling in the 700 block of South Third Street. The crew of first due Engine 3 arrived on scene and reported significant smoke showing from the rear of the structure. Upon further investigation firefighters discovered a working fire on both the exterior and interior of the home.

Truck 1 crew completing vertical ventilation.

The crew of Engine 3 stretched a hose line through the front door and initiated fire attack, while firefighters from Truck Company 1 laddered the structure and completed vertical ventilation. The bulk of the fire was knocked down by 3:37 A.M. with the incident being declared under control at 5:09 A.M.

Firefighters finishing up extinguishment of vacant house fire.

Units assigned: Engine 3, Engine 1, Engine 8, Engine 7, Engine 6, Truck 30, Truck 1, Truck 2, Squad 30, Squad 4, Squad 26, Squad 18, Light Unit 1, Med 30, Battalion 1, Battalion 10, Battalion 13, Air Unit 30