San Jose Firefighters Control House Fire on Mendota Way
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- Firefighters in San Jose have brought a house fire that was burning on Mendota Way under control Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
The San Jose Fire Department Twitter account posted that firefighters had received the call regarding the fire at a single-family dwelling on the 2100 block of Mendota Way at about 1:16 p.m. The fire started in the kitchen of the residence, firefighters said.
Fire crews were checking for extension of the fire beyond the kitchen. The residence was evacuated and one resident at the home was being checked by medics at the scene.
The department's Twitter account posted that the fire was under control as of 2:08 p.m.
