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Outdoor Fire in South San Jose Forces Evacuation of Homeless Encampment

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Firefighters in San Jose responded Friday morning to an outdoor fire that prompted evacuations from a homeless encampment, according to fire officials.

The blaze ignited at about 6:40 a.m. on Great Oaks Boulevard near Monterey Road, and no structures were immediately threatened, fire officials said.

No injuries were immediately reported.

Monterey Road was closed between Great Oaks and Bernal Road.

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