East San Jose Fire 100 Acres Burned, 75% Contained, 8 Homes Evacuated

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A fast-moving brush fire that sparked Tuesday afternoon in the East San Jose foothills has been largely contained.

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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.

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As of Wednesday evening, Cal Fire reports the fire is 75% contained, with forward progress stopped.

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The rapid spread prompted authorities to issue evacuation orders for three zones near Sierra Road (SJS-033, SJS-034, and SJS-051).

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The firefighting effort has been substantial, with 170 personnel, 41 engines, 1 helicopter, 2 dozers, and 2 hand crews deployed to battle the blaze.

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"Resources will be committed through the night working on securing and implementing containment lines," Cal Fire stated.

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No injuries have been reported, and no structures have been damaged, despite the fire's proximity to homes in the area.

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Officials haven't speculated on potential causes, brush fires in California are typically sparked by human activity or natural events such as lightning strikes.

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While this fire has been brought largely under control, it serves as a reminder of California's ongoing vulnerability to wildfires.

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