SAN JOSE (KPIX) – A small but intense fire fueled by the heat wave and wind destroyed two cars and injured their owner on Thursday evening.

“This fire was moving very quickly, we were lucky we were a few blocks away with another incident and were releasing units when we saw the column of smoke,” said San Jose Fire Capt. Mitch Matlow. “We are currently seeing the types of fuel moisture that we would normally see in September or October before that.”

Matlow said the drought robbed the moisture normally found in vegetation this time of year, causing fires to spread aggressively. He said there was concern about the potential for fast moving, aggressive fires ahead of the July 4th holidays and warned the public to think twice about setting up illegal fireworks.

Thursday’s fire burned McKee Road and Highway 101 vegetation near the exit. It came near a couple of houses.

Neighbors said the burned homeowner tried to protect his cars and property. The fire burned part of the fence he had just built, neighbors said.

“Then he went back to try and get things from his house,” said Brian Cromosini.

Brian and his brother Chris Cromosini took action when they saw his neighbor had burns on his arm.

“I said, ‘Let me get you some water, everything to drain,’ because he had second degree burns, it was pretty bad,” Cromisini said.

The couple also ran across the street to an elderly neighbor’s house to spray water on her back yard where they saw smoke.

“You couldn’t even see anything, my eyes were burning,” said Chris. “But do what you can to help, I think.”

Residents of the cul-de-sac next to the vegetation on the highway said the area burns every year and the bushes are never cut. Nobody knew exactly who owned the property. KPIX called CalTrans to ask if the agency owns the property. A spokesman said they would look into it.

“On the other hand, it will happen again,” said Al, not wanting to give his last name. “You don’t do anything, you know. Every year the same.”

“It’s pretty frustrating, but also kind of scary, because they have kids here,” said Melissa Cromosini. “It’s every year. That’s the worst thing ever, and that’s pretty bad. Two cars and the guy is lucky he got out. “

The cause of the fire is still unknown, but local residents agreed what would have happened if the vegetation had been preserved.

“We were able to help something, we can be really grateful for that,” said Cromosini.

The post 1 Taken To Hospital, 2 Autos Broken In Vegetation Hearth Alongside Freeway 101 In San Jose – CBS San Francisco appeared first on DAILY SAN FRANCISCO BAY NEWS.

FAIRFIELD (CBS SF) – Fairfield firefighters responded to a vegetation fire that closed Highway 12 Monday night.

Firefighters responded around 8:30 pm to the two-acre fire on 12 State Highway and Beck Avenue, which the Fairfield Fire Department said “was moving at a moderate rate.”

(Fire Department Messeplatz)

CONTINUE READING: UC Davis: Grape harvesting robots could replace manual labor in vineyards

Eastbound Highway 12 has been closed. Authorities warned motorists to avoid the area.

According to the authorities, “the forward movement was stopped” within about an hour and the crews mopped up.

CONTINUE READING: UPDATE: Overturned tractor trailer turns off WB I-580 near Altamont Pass

Fairfield firefighters respond to a vegetation fire on Highway 12 & Beck Avenue. Please avoid the area

– Fairfield Fire Dept. (@Fairfieldfire) June 8, 2021

MORE NEWS: UPDATE: Hundreds without electricity in Piedmont

There were no reports of damage or injury.

The post Vegetation Hearth Shuts Down Eastbound Freeway 12 In Fairfield – CBS San Francisco appeared first on DAILY SAN FRANCISCO BAY NEWS.

ANTIOCH (CBS SF) – According to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, firefighters contained a fast-moving vegetation fire with 2 alarms that spread to neighboring buildings on Monday.

According to the fire department, the fire broke out around 6 p.m. and spread to two residential buildings with 8 units in 18th and Hargrove in Antioch.

CONTINUE READING: SF blackout leaves hundreds in the financial district in the dark

Officials say after the first building caught fire, the wind drove the fire onto the second building.

“Aggressive fire fighting has stopped the spread,” officials said.

CONTINUE READING: NorCal conservationists are planting thousands of milkweed plants to attract monarch butterflies

Several residents were displaced, but there were no reports of injuries.

#hargroveic two buildings with 8 units damaged by fast moving fire. The first fire broke out in the vegetation and burned into the first building. Wind drove fire into second building. Aggressive fire reaction stopped the further spread. Several residents displaced, Red Cross en route pic.twitter.com/ebLRskgDW2

– With Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) June 1, 2021

MORE NEWS: VTA: No schedule for the reopening of the tram service after fatal mass shootings

The post Quick-Transferring 2-Alarm Vegetation Fireplace Burns Residence Buildings Antioch – CBS San Francisco appeared first on DAILY SAN FRANCISCO BAY NEWS.

SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – A series of vegetation fires burned near homes in an area off Interstate Highway 680 in San Jose Monday afternoon.

The San Jose Fire Department said the fire burned near Berryessa Road and I-680 and affected traffic in the area.

CONTINUE READING: Grass fire burns near the shoreline of the bay in San Rafael

The fire burned along the shoulder of the highway exit and flames reached the edge of the highway baffle next to a row of houses

The fire also blackened the highway’s shamrock. There was no immediate word about how it started.

Firefighters have contained a vegetation fire in the area of ​​Berryessa Road and Highway 680. The fire is not yet under control. Extensive overhaul expected. The cause of the fire has not yet been clarified. Be aware that traffic in the area is affected. Table of contents 3:40 p.m. pic.twitter.com/sq2bOKigKt

– San Jose Fire Dept. (@SJFD) May 10, 2021

CONTINUE READING: COVID impact: BART sees an increase in driver numbers and plans to expand services

The CA Fire Scanner Twitter account described “multiple” fires nearby as gusty winds blew embers over a wide area.

#SanJose (Santa Clara Co) – E34 @ several fires along the N / B I-680 near Berryessa Rd. Now about 5 additional engines have answered, KWK asked for traffic control. # 680Fire pic.twitter.com/baLfegRtD6

– CA Fire Scanner (@CAFireScanner) May 10, 2021

Around the same time, firefighters were called to a fire that was burning near Autumn Parkway and W. Julian St., where firefighters believe trash and debris caught fire.

MORE NEWS: PG&E warns of scammers after fake utility worker tricked Foster City victim into $ 1,000

This is an update for breaking news. More information will be added shortly.

The post Vegetation Fires Burn In San Jose Close to Houses In Space Of Interstate 680, Berryessa Highway – CBS San Francisco appeared first on DAILY SAN FRANCISCO BAY NEWS.