One person died and another was hospitalized after a house fire early Wednesday in San Jose, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
Firefighters responded to a working structure fire at a single-family home in the 1200 block of Sylvia Drive.
The fire was contained to the home and did not spread to neighboring residences, firefighters said.
One person was found dead at the scene. A second patient was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not immediately known. No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The American Red Cross is assisting three displaced adults and two dogs.
Traffic in the area remains impacted, and firefighters are asking the public to avoid the area.
Early this morning, #SJFD firefighters responded to a working structure fire at a single family dwelling on the 1200 block of Sylvia Dr. No extension to adjacent homes. One fatality confirmed, no other injuries reported. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) July 22, 2026