SJFD knocks down acre fire involving several piles of bark

(KRON) — The San Jose Fire Department said firefighters knocked down an outside fire involving “multiple piles of tan bark.”

SJFD said it was alerted at 6:27 p.m. of the fire in the area of northbound I-680 and Alum Rock Avenue. The fire grew to a half-acre before it was knocked down at 7:53 p.m., according to officials.

“Heavy equipment [is] being requested to break up piles for mop up,” said SJFD in an initial update on social media.

Commuters are currently advised by officials to avoid the area. The Capitol Expressway off ramp is currently closed due to the incident.

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