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Heard on: San Jose Fire · 1/4/2026 08:00 PM
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Engine 16, vegetation fire, Pinewood Apartments, near South King Road, Rigoletto Drive, and Bolingria Drive, Station 16's area.
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Caller originally reported smoke coming from the bushes near a building.
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False alarm at Pinewood Apartments

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible vegetation fire at Pinewood Apartments near South King Road. The caller had reported smoke near a building, but it was determined to be steam from a dryer vent.

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S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95122
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