San Jose: Multiple cars set on fire in series of possible arson attacks
Several cars torched in San Jose
Several vehicles were set on fire early Wednesday in San Jose in a possible arson case.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Several vehicles were torched in San Jose early Wednesday in what officials are investigating as a possible arson case.
Multiple fires reported
What we know:
The San Jose Fire Department said a series of vehicle fires broke out between 2:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. near Highway 87 and West San Carlos Street.
Nine vehicles were damaged across five separate locations, officials said.
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The fire department’s arson unit is investigating the incidents alongside San Jose police.
Surveillance video
Dig deeper:
Surveillance video from El Camino Transmissions near one of the scenes showed a man, a possible suspect, setting two vehicles on fire before driving away. The incident occurred across the street from Fire Station 30.
Surveillance video shows arsonist setting cars on fire
Several vehicles were set on fire early Wednesday in San Jose in a possible arson case. Surveillance video from a nearby business showed a man, a possible suspect, setting two vehicles on fire before driving away.
The Source: This story was written based on information from the San Jose Fire Department.