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Dog rescued after fire damages two homes in San Jose, firefighters say
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KGO , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The San Jose Fire Department reported that two homes were involved in the fire. A 2-alarm residential fire broke out on Wednesday, damaging two homes.
A 2-alarm residential fire broke out on Wednesday, damaging two homes. The fire was fueled by compromised gas meters. Firefighters responded to the incident and were able to rescue a dog.
The San Jose Fire Department reported that two homes were involved in the fire. Further details about the incident are available from the department.
The cause and extent of the damage are not specified, but the fire department's report indicates that the compromised gas meters played a role in the fire. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from the fire department.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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