On Monday, July 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM, the San Jose Fire Department received an emergency call advising of an unknown type fire in the area of West San Carlos Street and Lincoln Avenue.
As Truck and Rescue Medic 30 were being dispatched to the area to investigate the initial call, additional reports of black smoke seen in the area were received prompting an upgrade of the response to a full first alarm.
San Jose Engine 4 arrived on scene within seven minutes and confirmed a working basement fire in a multifamily dwelling. A second alarm was struck at 11:50 AM bringing additional resources to the scene.
Seven residents were able to evacuate the structure on their own as over 30 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 1:00 PM.
Two residents were transported to a local hospital for observation and the Red Cross responded to assist the 13 people displaced by the fire.
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There seem to be more electrical fires these days. This might have something to do with certain defective electrical panels that are getting older. These were installed by the millions and are failing on a regular basis. My brother is a San Jose Electrician. He is concerned and wants to get the word out to the public.
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