The Brief
- A vacant building in west San Jose is burning Friday evening.
- The fire has gone to three-alarms, the fire department says.
- Traffic is impacted along Saratoga Avenue near the Lawrence Expressway.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A vacant structure is on fire in west San Jose, Friday evening, officials say.
The San Jose Fire Department is responding to the 1700 block of Saratoga Avenue, where a two-story structure is burning. The fire broke out just before 5 p.m. and has gone to three alarms.
The SJ Fire Dept. shared photos of thick black smoke emanating from the Kato Business Square plaza building.
Firefighters are conducting defensive operations. …