SAN JOSE — A two-alarm fire engulfed a San Jose carport early Friday, destroying or damaging two dozen vehicles, fire officials said.
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The blaze was reported just after 2 a.m. in the 200 block of Shadow Run Drive, which is the location of the New Horizon condominium complex near West Alma Avenue and Vine Street, according to the San Jose Fire Department. Nearby residents were awakened by the sound of explosions, according to ABC7.
Nearly 20 SJFD units responded to the fire at the detached carport, and needed an hour to bring it under control. Fire personnel cleared the scene around 5 a.m.
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“Damage to the vehicles ranged from minor radiant heat exposure to total loss,” the fire department said.
The fire department confirmed that no one was injured by the fire, adding that firefighters prevented it from spreading to residential structures and that no residents were displaced.
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A cause for the fire was under investigation Friday, officials said.
Staff writer Jason Green contributed to this report. Check back for updates.
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