Multiple cars set on fire in series of possible arson attacks

The Brief

Several vehicles were set on fire early Wednesday in San Jose in a possible arson case.

Fire officials said nine vehicles were damaged across five locations between 2:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. near Highway 87 and West San Carlos Street.

The San Jose Fire Department’s arson unit and police are investigating.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Several vehicles were torched in San Jose early Wednesday in what officials are investigating as a possible arson case.

Multiple fires reported

What we know

The San Jose Fire Department said a series of vehicle fires broke out between 2:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. near Highway 87 and West San Carlos Street.

Nine vehicles were damaged across five separate locations, officials said.

Investigation ongoing

The fire department’s arson unit is investigating the incidents alongside San Jose police.

Surveillance video

Dig deeper

Surveillance video from El Camino Transmissions near one of the scenes showed a man, a possible suspect, setting two vehicles on fire before driving away. The incident occurred across the street from Fire Station 30.

The Source

This story was written based on information from the San Jose Fire Department.

Multiple cars set on fire in series of possible arson attacks

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