1 injured in 3-alarm residential fire in east San Jose Saturday
SAN JOSE -- San Jose firefighters responded to a large residential structure fire on Saturday afternoon that impacted traffic in east San Jose.
The fire was reported at 2:44 p.m., on the 2400 block of Clyda Drive, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
There were 10 fire engines at the scene as of 3:30 p.m. and drivers were asked to avoid the area.
Shortly after 4 p.m. the fire department posted an update on X saying the fire had been knocked down. The involved structure was a "total loss," according to the post and a juvenile burn victim was taken to the hospital.
UPDATE: Fire knocked down at 4:10pm.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) August 3, 2024
Involved structure a total loss. Damage to backyard shed and fence of adjacent home but no damage to structure. One juvenile patient transported with burn injuries. pic.twitter.com/ZCAY1OQsMZ