11 cars set ablaze in San Jose; authorities probe possible serial arsonist
Cars set ablaze in San Jose, fire department investigating
San Jose Fire Department investigators are looking into a possible second case of arson in as many days. New video shows the latest arson incident from overnight where two cars were engulfed in flames in an industrial area just south of downtown.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose arson investigators and police are probing a series of vehicle fires that have erupted across the city, including a recent string of 11 vehicles torched at five different locations early Tuesday morning.
Between midnight and 1:30 a.m., fire officials reported multiple blazes along the Highway 87 corridor.
Timeline of the Tuesday morning incidents
What we know:
- 12:03 a.m.: One car was found burning near North Autumn and West Julian streets.
- 12:15 a.m.: A vehicle was torched near Woz Way and Almaden Boulevard.
- 1:00 a.m.: A third car was set on fire at Floyd Street and Lick Avenue.
- 1:02 a.m.: Six cars were set ablaze in the 1600 block of Almaden Road.
- 1:14 a.m.: Two cars were set on fire in the 1600 block of Almaden Expressway.
Second potential arson incident in San Jose in as many days
San Jose fire investigators are looking into a possible second case of arson in as many days. Video from overnight shows two cars engulfed in flames in an industrial area south of downtown.
Growing number of arson cases
What we know:
Authorities are now examining a total of 24 vehicle fires reported between Dec. 18 and Jan. 27. Investigators are working to determine if the fires are the work of a single serial arsonist or if they are unrelated, separate incidents.
The community is asked to review surveillance footage that may have captured the incidents. Anyone with information is encouraged to submit tips to the arson tip line at 408-272-7766.
The Source: This story was written based on information from the San Jose Fire Department along with previous reporting.