Ranch Place Fire in East San Jose contained after burning more than 90 acres
A vegetation fire that started in the hills of East San Jose on Tuesday afternoon is 100% contained, officials said Wednesday morning.
The Ranch Place Fire was first reported near the 3500 block of Ranch Place just after 4 p.m. Around 6:15 p.m., the fire prompted evacuation orders, which were reduced to warnings just before 9:30 p.m.
San Jose Fire said that Cal Fire SCU was sending air support, and that it is a tier 3 vegetation fire. Around 4:45 p.m., Cal Fire said the fire had burned 10 acres. At 5:10 p.m., the fire had burned about 30 acres.
By 10:15 p.m., the fire was 75% contained and forward progress was stopped. In its final update Wednesday morning, Cal Fire said the fire had burned 92.3 acres and has been fully contained.
#RanchFire [final] near Ranch Pl X Old Piedmont Rd east San Jose (Santa Clara County) now 100% contained at 92.3 acres. Evacuation warnings are lifted & all homes have been repopulated.
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) June 18, 2025
Thank you to all assisting agencies for your strong work!#CALFIRESCU #SJFD@SJFD @SCCoSheriff https://t.co/QYiK9Dn4nP pic.twitter.com/rry50Hdl8F
"Firefighters worked through the night, mopping up and securing containment lines. All evacuation warnings have been lifted, and all homes have been repopulated," the agency said in a statement.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.