A fast-moving brush fire that sparked Tuesday afternoon in the East San Jose foothills has been largely contained, with most evacuation orders now lifted as firefighters gain the upper hand on the blaze. The fire, named the Ranch Place Fire, started around 4:17 p.m. on June 17 near Ranch Place and Old Piedmont Road in the Alum Rock area. It quickly spread through dry vegetation in the hilly terrain, growing from just 10 acres to nearly 100 acres within hours. As of Wednesday evening, Cal Fire reports the fire is 75% contained, with forward progress stopped. The blaze ultimately burned … Continue reading East San Jose Wildfire Contained at 75% After Burning 100 Acres, Only 8 Homes Remain Under Evacuation Orders