On Monday night, a vegetation fire broke out near the Eggo waffle plant in San Jose around 6:05 p.m. at Watson Park. A large plume of smoke was visible from Highway 101, prompting the San Jose Fire Department to respond quickly. As embers from the fire posed a risk to nearby structures on Eggo Way, additional firefighters were called in. By 8:07 p.m., the fire was declared under control, and mop-up operations began, which involved an excavator to break up large mulch piles.
A vegetation fire ignited near the Eggo waffle plant in San Jose on Monday night, immediately prompting a response from the San Jose Fire Department.
The fire, reported around 6:05 p.m. at Watson Park, produced a significant plume of white smoke visible from southbound Highway 101.
Firefighting efforts escalated when embers threatened nearby structures, leading to additional firefighters being requested to protect buildings on Eggo Way.
By 8:07 p.m., the fire was under control, with mopping-up operations being executed, including the use of an excavator to manage large mulch piles.
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