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Car Crash Into Power Pole Sparks San Jose Brush Fire

SAN JOSE (CBS SF) - Firefighters in San Jose battled a brush fire sparked by a vehicle crashing into a power pole early Friday morning.

The crash caused a fire in the area of Santa Teresa Blvd and Bailey Ave., according to the San Jose Fire Department.

The fire spread to about one acre before firefighters were able to stop forward progress.

The driver in the vehicle suffered minor injuries in the crash, which is under investigation.

No further details were immediately available.

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Firefighters in San Jose battle a brush fire.
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