The fire was first reported around 5pm in the store at 920 Blossom Hill Rd between Santa Teresa and Winfield.
According to the San Jose Fire Department, no injuries were reported to firefighters or civilians from the incident.
No injuries were reported from firefighters or civilians. The fire is under investigation. Investigators from the San Jose Fire Department are on the scene and will continue their search overnight.
– San Jose Fire Dept. (@SJFD) April 10, 2022
It remains a shelter for residents in the El Lisa Drive area due to smoke, the department said on Twitter. They say air quality is considered unhealthy by dangerous team members and should be re-evaluated in the morning.
In addition, there is another shelter for residents in the El Lisa Drive area due to the smoke. Members of the San Jose Fire Hazard Group consider air quality “unhealthy” overnight. Air quality will be reassessed in the morning.
– San Jose Fire Dept. (@SJFD) April 10, 2022
ABC7 News reporter Dustin Dorsey says the thick smoke can be seen from miles away in Santa Clara County. It can even be seen from space, the NWS Bay Area reported on Twitter.
A pet hospital near the area had been evacuated with dozens of pets being transported.
As for the cause of the fire – officials say it is far from knowing.
“Home Depot is almost a total loss, the roof has almost collapsed from the whole construction, so it will take some time to get in there, if we can still – if it is going to be safe for our people to get in there,” he said. the leader of the SJPD battalion, Brad Clautier.
UPDATE: The pet hospital has been evacuated. Those wishing to reunite with pets should head to Golfland in Winfield. Updates will continue to be published as soon as they become available.
– San Jose Fire Dept. (@SJFD) April 10, 2022
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