San Francisco, CA
US post office in San Jose catches fire after vehicle crashes into building
Fire crews responded to a fire at a South San Jose post office early Sunday morning, the San Jose Fire Department said.
The fire happened just before 3 a.m. on the 6500 block of Crown Boulevard. According to the Fire Department, a vehicle crashed into the post office and caught fire.
A suspect was arrested, and an investigation into the crash is underway, the Fire Department and San Jose Police said in a joint statement.
About 50 firefighters were sent to the scene after a second alarm was called, and the fire was knocked down around 4:30 a.m., the Fire Department said.
According to the United States Postal Service, the US Postal Inspection Service is investigating the incident.
The USPS said PO box customers and notice-left mail who use the Almaden station will have to go to the Willow Glen Post Office at 1750 Meridian Avenue, which will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Customers will need a photo ID for all mail pick-up.