San Jose - In a troubling event, two individuals sustained injuries following a two-alarm fire that erupted late Thursday afternoon in San Jose, fire officials reported. The blaze was ignited at an apartment complex located in the 2300 block of Lucretia Avenue, a short distance from Tully Road. At approximately 5:45 p.m., the San Jose Fire Department received alerts about the fire and immediately launched an emergency response.

Residents of the apartment complex were safely evacuated as fire crews quickly assembled to combat the fire. By around 6:00 p.m., the firefighting teams succeeded in knocking down the blaze, thereby limiting significant fire damage to just two units within the complex. Despite the severity of the fire, quick action by the fire crew ensured that only four adjacent units sustained minor smoke damage, leaving them habitable.

The exact cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with further updates expected to shed light on the incident. San Jose continues to address fire safety and preventive measures, highlighting the importance of community awareness and readiness. In related incidents, the San Jose area has seen a spectrum of fire-related challenges, including ongoing arson investigations in North Bay after multiple fire outbreaks within a span of four days, and a recent house fire in Union City that displaced two residents.

Moreover, a fire in Discovery Bay led to the complete destruction of a house, while in Lafayette, firefighters successfully managed a two-alarm blaze. These incidents underscore the critical need for robust community coordination and preparedness in the face of unexpected disasters such as fires.