Gas-Fueled House Fire In East San Jose Under Control
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- A two-alarm fire suspected of being fueled by gas prompted evacuations in East San Jose on Monday night before being brought under control.
The fire, located at a house near the intersection of Lieb Court and South White Road, near Story Road, was reported at 7:17 p.m., according to San Jose fire officials.
PG&E crews responded to the fire and worked to turn off gas lines.
Residents who were evacuated from their homes were relocated to a shopping center across the street from Lieb Court.
Part of the shopping center was also evacuated, according to fire officials.
PG&E crews were able to cut off the gas and firefighters were able to put out the fire.
The fire was officially brought under control around 9:45 p.m., fire officials said.
Fire officials say most of the surrounding homes were largely saved from the blaze.
