Tier 3 brush fire breaks out in East San Jose foothills

SAN JOSE – Crews on Tuesday afternoon were battling a tier 3-brush fire in East San Jose, fire officials said.

The blaze, dubbed the Ranch Fire, was reported just after 4 p.m. in the 3500 block of Ranch Place, near Cataldi Park, according to the San Jose Fire Department and Cal Fire.

As of 4:47 p.m., the fire had charred 10 acres and was 0% contained.

Cal Fire air support is en route to the blaze.

Time-lapse footage posted by the fire department showed a plume of smoke rising above the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Check back for updates.

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