Firefighters from the San José Fire Department responded to a large lumber yard fire on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 7:46 AM. The blaze broke out at Padula Lumber located at 8149 Monterey Road south of San José.
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| Photo - CA C. Doss, PIO |
Upon their arrival the crew of Engine Company 27 reported that several buildings and a large quantity of lumber were burning.
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| Photo - CA C. Doss, PIO |
As additional resources responded to the scene defensive operations commenced to contain the fire with suppression efforts hampered by a lack of available water. Hydrants in the area were dry requiring the use of numerous water tenders to transport water to the scene.
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| Photo - CA C. Doss, PIO |
In addition to San José Fire Department resources, several other agencies responded to assist the South Santa Clara County Fire District/CAL FIRE including Santa Clara County Fire, Gilroy Fire and the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
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