India, Jan. 31 -- A three-alarm structure fire erupted on the 1700 block of Saratoga Ave, San Jose, California, on Friday. There was a two-story vacant structure and the blaze led to traffic nearby being hit, as per San Jose Fire Department.

They also informed that defensive operations were on, and people were asked to avoid the area.

SJFD also shared a map of the blaze and noted "Saratoga Ave is closed in both directions between Prospect Rd and Lawrence Expressway. Lawrence Expressway shut down at Saratoga Ave."

Meanwhile, scary visuals emerged showing thick smoke visible as a result of the blaze. "Saratoga Ave Structure fire," a Facebook page noted.

Many others reacted to smoke being visible from afar. "Looks insane," one person com...