Brush fire breaks out in Communications Hill area of San Jose – NBC Bay Area

A brush fire broke out in the Communications Hill area of San Jose late Friday morning.

The blaze reportedly was burning in the area of Communications Hill Boulevard and Monte Vista Drive.

The San Jose Fire Department said roughly an acre has burned.

Additional information wasn’t immediately available.

This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.

#SJFD firefighters are responding to a Tier 2 vegetation fire near Communications Hill. Approximately 1 acre in size at last report, light flashy fuels. PD requested for traffic control. Please avoid the area.
 
TOC: 11:18am pic.twitter.com/TnVqD0dPSe

— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) June 26, 2026