Outside Fire Near Railroad Tracks at Monterey Road and Center Road

Summary: An outside fire was reported near Monterey Road and Center Road in the area covered by Station 18, San Jose. Engine 18 responded to the scene and requested that the railroad company be notified to shut down the tracks, as crews needed to cross the tracks to access the fire. After the situation was brought under control and the tracks were cleared, train operations were allowed to resume. The fire was reported to involve homeless encampments near the tracks, but no ongoing hazard remained after the response.