A pile of tires went up in flames in San Jose Tuesday morning, sending a large column of black smoke into the air and prompting fire officials to urge people to avoid the area.
The San Jose Fire Department said crews were dispatched at about 6:20 a.m. to the area of Senter and Story roads in San Jose, where a pile of tires was burning.
Fire officials said the fire produced a large plume of black smoke that was visible from the surrounding area.
No injuries or damage to nearby structures were immediately reported.
The cause of the fire was not immediately confirmed.