1 dead following 3-alarm house fire in San Jose, officials say

One person has been transported to the hospital with burn injuries

ByJustin Mendoza KGO logo
Monday, March 21, 2022
1 dead following 3-alarm house fire in SJ, officials say
One person has died after a three-alarm house fire in San Jose on Sunday, officials said.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- One person has died after a three-alarm house fire in East San Jose on Sunday, officials say.

Crews reported to the scene in the 1000 block of Wilsham Dr. at approximately 10:12a.m., according to officials.

As firefighters were battling the blaze, they found one deceased victim inside the home, according to Sean Lovens, fire captain at San Jose fire department.

Another person was transported to the hospital with burn injuries.

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The fire was put out just before noon.

Black smoke was seen from one of our ABC7 tower cameras when the fire first broke out.

The cause is under investigation.

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