Forward progress has been halted on the Quimby Fire burning in East San Jose, according to Cal Fire.
As of Tuesday morning, the fire was at 33 acres, and containment increased to 75%, Cal Fire said. Crews continued to battle steep terrain while fighting the flames.
The blaze was first reported around 8:15 p.m. in the 4700 block of Quimby Road and quickly reached 15 acres.
Forward progress has been halted on the Quimby Fire burning in East San Jose on Monday night, according to Cal Fire. Jocelyn Moran reports.
"We are using air and ground resources, and we have 100 personnel, and we are really fortunate we are able to use aircraft at night; that helps us to cool the fire down and put it out," a Cal Fire official said.
The cause of the fire was not yet known and under investigation.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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