SAN JOSE — A two-alarm fireplace left two residents and a firefighter injured Tuesday morning at a two-story house constructing in San Jose, in keeping with officers.
Fireplace crews responded to the decision about 9:55 a.m. within the 1500 block of Fitchville Avenue, in keeping with San Jose Fireplace Division social media posts. It was positioned underneath management about two hours later.
One particular person was taken to a hospital with burn accidents and a firefighter was hospitalized with a non-burn-related damage, authorities mentioned. One other particular person had unspecified accidents that didn't require hospitalization, officers mentioned. A cat was additionally rescued.
Of the six models within the impacted constructing, three had important injury to the attic and second flooring.
The Pink Cross was requested to assist discover short-term housing for 3 folks from two totally different house models. The unit the place the hearth began was vacant and underneath building.
The reason for the hearth was underneath investigation, officers mentioned.