Large fire at San Jose townhouse complex displaces over 30 residents
SAN JOSE – More than 30 residents were displaced after a structure fire ripped through a townhouse complex in San Jose Friday night.
The fire was first reported at 9:46 p.m. Friday. No people were injured in the residential fire, which broke out on the 2100 block of Luz Avenue, but a dog died, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
Crews battled a four-alarm fire on the 2100 block of Luz Ave. Fire was in five of seven units in townhouse complex. 30+ residents displaced, one deceased dog, no additional injuries.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) June 24, 2023
Fire knocked down and situation under control. Red Cross en route. @SJPD_PIO pic.twitter.com/0Zry4dckiB
It was controlled by 11:34 p.m. Five of the seven townhouses in the complex sustained fire damage, according to the fire department.
The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.