A fire in the San Jose foothills burned over 90 acres before being fully contained. Fire crews are monitoring hotspots to prevent flare-ups. Two firefighters were injured but are expected to recover. Residents like Aimee Wheeler faced dangerous conditions as they evacuated, but fortunate circumstances preserved many homes. The Genasys Protect app was instrumental in notifying residents about evacuation orders, showcasing the value of real-time safety communication during emergencies. Thankfully, animals were also rescued, highlighting community efforts to protect livelihoods amidst disaster.
"Literally at one point we tried to spray down the house because we just weren't sure where it was gonna go!"
"There was just fire on both sides of the road, nothing but smoke, you couldn't see like five feet in front of you in the car..."
"As the flames were coming up they were rushing along the fire line to get all the horses to come back up here to safety..."
"San Jose fire officials tell us that hours before this fire they became part of the free Genasys Protect app..."
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