Two dogs killed, firefighter injured in East San Jose blaze

SAN JOSE — Fourteen residents, including six adults and eight children, were displaced after a fire broke out Saturday at a multi-unit townhouse in East San Jose. Two dogs were killed in the blaze, and one firefighter was injured.

According to the San Jose Fire Department, the fire began around 2:50 p.m., and prompted a two-alarm response. Adjacent structures were evacuated as a precaution.

The injured firefighter sustained burns to his neck and ears. He was transported to a local hospital, treated, and later released.