SAN JOSE — Firefighters responded to a first-alarm fire at an apartment complex Monday evening, according to a social media post from the San Jose Fire Department.

The fire broke out on the third floor of a three-story apartment building on the 800 block of Willow Street, authorities said.

The blaze was called into the fire department at 6:55 p.m., authorities said. Shortly before 8 p.m., the fire was knocked down and mop up was in progress. The fire was under control at 8:14 p.m.

Authorities asked people to avoid the area. Traffic was impacted.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Originally Published: May 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM PDT