2-alarm fire burns South San Jose residential structure; 16 residents displaced
A residential building fire in the Cambrian neighborhood just north of Butcher Park left 16 residents displaced Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
The San Jose Fire Department X account posted that crews had responded to the fire at a two-story fourplex on the 1800 block of Bradford Way at around 2:30 p.m. Friday. San Jose Fire received the call at around 2:15 p.m.
The fire is burning two blocks north of Butcher Park. Heavy smoke and fire are visible from the second floor with two upstairs units involved. PG&E crews are also on scene and have already disconnected power to a downed line. Gas to primary fire building has also been secured.
There were at least six SJFD trucks at the scene. Chopper video of the fire showed the building had sustained major damage on the roof, especially in the rear portion of the building. The fire appeared to be mostly extinguished, but fire units were expected to remain on the scene.
As of shortly after 3 p.m., fire officials said the fire was knocked down.
Fire officials said Bradford Way is currently closed to traffic between Camden Ave. and Ross Ave. People are being asked to avoid the area.
Fire officials later provided the update that the while the fire damage was limited to two upstairs units, the two downstairs units sustained water and smoke damage. The fire made all four units uninhabitable, officials said. The Red Cross is assisting the 16 individuals who resided in the building and were displaced by the fire.
There were no injuries reported in connection with the fire. Officials said the cause remains under investigation.
