Thursday, August 03, 2006

FIRE!!!!

As I write this I am listening to the sounds of sirens, helicopters, and planes. The mountain behind my house is on fire.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/r6chick/sets/72157594223345791/



Only been going on now for 30 to 40 minutes and it is already on the internet news.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14174174/


Brush Fire Spreads In South Bay



KNTV-TV
4:03 p.m. PDT August 3, 2006

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A San Jose Fire Department spokeswoman said Thursday firefighters are currently battling a grass fire in South San Jose that has reached three alarms and is not under control. The fire is burning in the hills near Curie Drive and Lean Avenue.

The fire is heading toward homes.

It was reported shortly after 3 p.m.

Fire officials said the fire has covered more than 20 acres and is quickly spreading. They said it is threatening a residential area.

Stay with NBC11 and NBC11.com for more information.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/breaking_news/15191748.htm

Three-alarm grass fire burning in South San Jose

By Javier C. Hernandez
Mercury News

Firefighters are battling a three-alarm grass fire that broke out in south San Jose this afternoon, a San Jose Fire Department spokeswoman said.

The fire, reported at around 3 p.m., is located near Curie Drive and Lean Avenue. Officials from the California Department of Forestry are assisting in protecting structures in the area, the spokeswoman said.

Check back to www.mercurynews.com for updates on this developing story.









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