Drivers and pedestrians in South San Jose were asked to avoid the 2900 block of Garden Avenue Saturday afternoon after a residential fire broke out.

The fire was reported at about noon at a single story, single-family residence, according to the San Jose Fire Department.

The fire was controlled in about 45 minutes.

No injuries were reported.

Traffic remained impacted as of about 1:30 p.m. and drivers were asked to avoid the area.

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