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3-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In San Jose

SAN JOSE (CBS SF) - Firefighters got control of a 3-alarm fire that destroyed one home and damaged two others, in San Jose. Two vehicles were also badly damaged, according to fire officials.

Firefighters responded at about 5:57 p.m. to a grass fire burning on the Interstate 280 on-ramp at 11th Street. High winds quickly spread the fire to the trees and structures in the 800 block of S. 12th Street.

At 8:01 p.m., officials declared the blaze was under control and said they would remain at the scene overnight to clean up and make sure the fire doesn't reignite.

No word as to what started the fire.

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