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5-Acre Sierra Fire Ignites in San Jose Hills
25 Jun
Summary
- A 5-acre fire erupted near Boccardo Peak on Sierra Road.
- The Sierra Fire exhibits a slow rate of spread in low grass.
- No structures are currently under threat from the blaze.
A vegetation fire, known as the Sierra Fire, ignited in the east foothills of San Jose, California, on Thursday, June 25. The blaze, situated near Boccardo Peak along the 5300 block of Sierra Road, spanned approximately 5 acres.
Firefighters from the San Jose Fire Department were dispatched to combat the incident. Reports indicated a slow rate of spread in the low grass fuel type.
At the time of reporting, officials confirmed that no structures were under threat from the encroaching flames. Residents were advised to avoid the immediate vicinity to allow emergency personnel unobstructed access.
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