Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze at Baja Tires in Downtown San Jose
490 S 1st St, Downtown, San Jose
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- A large fire tore through Baja Tires, an auto repair shop at 35 East Williams Street in downtown San Jose, early Tuesday morning.
- The San Jose Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at 5:33 a.m.
- By 6 a.m., the structure was fully engulfed in flames, prompting firefighters to shift to defensive operations.
- Crews are using aerial ladders to direct water onto the building from outside rather than entering the structure.
Timeline
Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for several hours. Traffic impacts are expected around East William Street between First and Second streets during that time.
The Arson Unit has been requested to investigate the fire's origin and cause.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire was knocked down at 6:53 a.m., according to the San Jose Fire Department. Crews were able to prevent heavy fire damage to an adjacent business.
As of 6 a.m. local time, firefighters are in defensive operations, using aerial ladders to hose water down onto the building.
It's unclear if anyone has been injured.
Firefighters have since transmitted a "third alarm", requesting additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
The fire has fully engulfed the structure, according to fire officials.
San Jose Fire Department reports a major commercial structure fire at the 0 block of E William St (Baja Tires) in Downtown San Jose.
Incident reported at 490 S 1st St.
Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for several hours. Traffic impacts are expected around East William Street between First and Second streets during that time.
The Arson Unit has been requested to investigate the fire's origin and cause.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire was knocked down at 6:53 a.m., according to the San Jose Fire Department. Crews were able to prevent heavy fire damage to an adjacent business.
As of 6 a.m. local time, firefighters are in defensive operations, using aerial ladders to hose water down onto the building.
It's unclear if anyone has been injured.
Firefighters have since transmitted a "third alarm", requesting additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
The fire has fully engulfed the structure, according to fire officials.
San Jose Fire Department reports a major commercial structure fire at the 0 block of E William St (Baja Tires) in Downtown San Jose.
Incident reported at 490 S 1st St.
Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for several hours. Traffic impacts are expected around East William Street between First and Second streets during that time.
The Arson Unit has been requested to investigate the fire's origin and cause.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire was knocked down at 6:53 a.m., according to the San Jose Fire Department. Crews were able to prevent heavy fire damage to an adjacent business.
As of 6 a.m. local time, firefighters are in defensive operations, using aerial ladders to hose water down onto the building.
It's unclear if anyone has been injured.
Firefighters have since transmitted a "third alarm", requesting additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
The fire has fully engulfed the structure, according to fire officials.
San Jose Fire Department reports a major commercial structure fire at the 0 block of E William St (Baja Tires) in Downtown San Jose.
Incident reported at 490 S 1st St.
Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for several hours. Traffic impacts are expected around East William Street between First and Second streets during that time.
The Arson Unit has been requested to investigate the fire's origin and cause.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire was knocked down at 6:53 a.m., according to the San Jose Fire Department. Crews were able to prevent heavy fire damage to an adjacent business.
As of 6 a.m. local time, firefighters are in defensive operations, using aerial ladders to hose water down onto the building.
It's unclear if anyone has been injured.
Firefighters have since transmitted a "third alarm", requesting additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
The fire has fully engulfed the structure, according to fire officials.
San Jose Fire Department reports a major commercial structure fire at the 0 block of E William St (Baja Tires) in Downtown San Jose.
Incident reported at 490 S 1st St.
Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for several hours. Traffic impacts are expected around East William Street between First and Second streets during that time.
The Arson Unit has been requested to investigate the fire's origin and cause.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire was knocked down at 6:53 a.m., according to the San Jose Fire Department. Crews were able to prevent heavy fire damage to an adjacent business.
As of 6 a.m. local time, firefighters are in defensive operations, using aerial ladders to hose water down onto the building.
It's unclear if anyone has been injured.
Firefighters have since transmitted a "third alarm", requesting additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
The fire has fully engulfed the structure, according to fire officials.
San Jose Fire Department reports a major commercial structure fire at the 0 block of E William St (Baja Tires) in Downtown San Jose.
Incident reported at 490 S 1st St.
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Gotta be the worst ever smell for blocks
They be standing around doing nothing
Wow that’s so sad hope everyone is safe unless it’s closed gets out soon ❤️🙏
Gotta be the worst ever smell for blocks
They be standing around doing nothing
Wow that’s so sad hope everyone is safe unless it’s closed gets out soon ❤️🙏
Gotta be the worst ever smell for blocks
They be standing around doing nothing
Wow that’s so sad hope everyone is safe unless it’s closed gets out soon ❤️🙏
Gotta be the worst ever smell for blocks
They be standing around doing nothing
Wow that’s so sad hope everyone is safe unless it’s closed gets out soon ❤️🙏
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Gotta be the worst ever smell for blocks
They be standing around doing nothing
Wow that’s so sad hope everyone is safe unless it’s closed gets out soon ❤️🙏