Massive fire rips through house in California

1 day ago | Published by : Avinash Nandakumar

SanJose,Sept20:A massive fire has ripped through a house in East San Jose, California, forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes. Firefighters say they have since managed to get the blaze under control.

Around eight houses had to be evacuated near the fire, which was located at a residence near the intersection of Lieb Court and South White Road.

San Jose fire story and white @KTVU pic.twitter.com/hESa9X6JKn

— Night_O_M (@Night_OM) September 20, 2016

The blaze, which is believed to have been fueled by gas, was reported at 7:17pm local time, according to fire officials cited by local CBS affiliate KCBS. It was brought under control at around 9:45pm.

Gas-fueled house fire in East San Jose is under control. https://t.co/kqrY8iffO3 pic.twitter.com/Y56s40zEQ0
— KCBS 106.9 FM/740 AM (@KCBSNews) September 20, 2016

Fire officials said they were able to largely save most of the homes near the blaze.

UPDATE: Crews working to extinguish two-alarm house fire in San Jose. https://t.co/cSjxl37whD No injuries reported.
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) September 20, 2016

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