A fire at a residential building in the Cambrian neighborhood just north of Butcher Park displaced 16 residents Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
The San Jose Fire Department San Jose Fire received the call around 2:15 p.m
The fire is burning two blocks north of Butcher Park. Heavy smoke and fire is visible from the second floor involving two upstairs apartments. PG&E crews are also on scene and have already shut off power to a downed line. Gas to the primary fire building is also secured.
There were at least six SJFD trucks on the scene. Chopper video of the fire showed the building suffered extensive damage to the roof, especially the rear of the building. The fire appeared to have been largely extinguished, but the fire brigade was expected to remain on site.
Shortly after 3 p.m., the fire brigade reported that the fire had been extinguished.
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Fire officials said Bradford Way is currently closed to traffic between Camden Ave. and Ross Ave. People are asked to avoid the area.
Fire officials later provided the update that while fire damage was limited to two upstairs units, the two downstairs units suffered water and smoke damage. The fire made all four units uninhabitable, officials said. The Red Cross is assisting the 16 people who lived in the building and were displaced by the fire.
No injuries were reported in connection with the fire. Officials said the cause remains under investigation.
