Crime & Safety
Crews Battle Quimby Fire In Santa Clara County
Breaking: The wildfire east of San Jose had scorched at least 50 acres by late Wednesday night.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA -- A wildfire burning in a remote area east of San Jose had consumed 54 acres but was 55 percent contained late Wednesday night, according to Cal Fire.
The fire began at about 6 p.m. Wednesday near Quimby and Mt. Hamilton roads, according to Cal Fire Division Chief Jim Crawford.
The area is open and no structures were being threatened.
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Firefighters were working to contain the fire and were expected to remain at the scene through the night.
No injuries have been reported, Crawford said.
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#QuimbyFire [update] off Quimby Rd in east San Jose (Santa Clara County) is now 54 acres & 55% contained. Forward progress stopped.
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 22, 2017
Firefighters are battling a 40 acre fire off Quimby Rd in east San Jose (Santa Clara County). #QuimbyFire pic.twitter.com/ZQknnzKhyC
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 22, 2017
UPDATE: Brush fire in East San Jose foothills spreads to 40 acres, Cal Fire says. https://t.co/waDahk89jV pic.twitter.com/51GgU6rUQG
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) June 22, 2017
By Bay City News Service and Patch staff
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