Large Commercial Warehouse Fire on Rio Avenue, San Jose

Summary: A large commercial warehouse fire occurred near Rio Avenue and South 7th Street in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Multiple fire units, including engines, trucks, and rescue teams, responded to the incident. The fire involved a large pile of rubbish inside a concrete tilt-up warehouse, with heavy smoke showing from the roof. All entrances were initially locked, requiring crews to force entry and conduct an interior investigation. The fire was eventually confined to a pile of garbage, with no significant extension to exposures. Overhaul operations included the use of an excavator provided by the business owner to break up the pile. The incident was brought under control with no reported injuries, and the risk to the public was managed effectively.