Firefighters late Saturday continued to battle a massive fire that engulfed a Home Depot near Oakridge Mall in South San Jose.
A large plume of thick, black smoke from the blaze on the 900 block of Blossom Hill Road can be seen for miles in the South Bay. Firefighters said a pet hospital nearby has also been evacuated and anyone looking to reunite with pets should go to Golfland on Winfield.
According to the San Jose Fire Department, it appeared that all employees and dozens of customers got away safely from the Home Depot. There were no reports of the fire spreading to an adjacent neighborhood.
Fire officials added that they received reports that the fire may have started near the lumber area but they are still investigating the origin of the fire.
San Jose fire said no injuries have been reported.
#Breaking: SJ fire say it appears all employees and dozens and dozens of customers got out safely from a burning Home Depot on Blossom Hill. No reports of fire spreading to adjacent neighborhood. Fire dept got some reports fire started near lumber area but still investigating. pic.twitter.com/txnsyS2GLa
— Marianne Favro (@mariannefavro) April 10, 2022
NBC Bay Area crews were the on scene as they reported seeing parts of the roof caving in.
San Jose fire said they are asking residents and workers in the area to shelter in place due to the fire and smoke. Fire officials added that nearby residents need to close all doors and windows to minimize smoke from getting inside their homes.
UPDATE: If you live/work in the area of this fire on Bascom Ave and smell smoke, we recommend that you shelter in place. Close all doors and windows to minimize smoke from getting inside. Crews in defensive fire attack working to contain fire from spreading from unit of origin.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) April 10, 2022
The Santa Clara County Fire Department is assisting in the response and providing mutual aid.
Firefighters late Saturday battled a massive, five-alarm fire at a Home Depot near the Oakridge Mall in South San Jose.
Fire crews are responding to a fire at a Home Depot near the Oakridge Mall in South San Jose.
San Jose firefighters making progress battling a 5 alarm fire at the Home Depot on Blossom Hill road across the street from Oakridge mall. Using aerial streams to douse fire. Concerns about embers spreading to homes directly behind building. No reports of injuries. pic.twitter.com/zWE2kGj24Y
— Marianne Favro (@mariannefavro) April 10, 2022
Please be aware that the San Jose Fire Department is working a fifth alarm structure fire at the Home Depot on Blossom Hill. There is a large column of smoke visible throughout the county. Please help our friends at SJFD by avoiding the area. More here: https://t.co/n0fQQrVTzI pic.twitter.com/C3CcJoSxvc
— Santa Clara Co Fire (@sccfiredept) April 10, 2022
Firefighters are responding to a commercial structure fire on the 900 block of Blossom Hill Rd. Currently at 5 alarms. No reports of injuries at this time. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/jbUGCMZbnR
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) April 10, 2022
Video from Twitter user Phillip Hurst shows large flames from inside the store.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
