Vegetation fire erupts at Tully Road and U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose, causing traffic disruption and smoke spread.

A vegetation fire erupted in San Jose on Tuesday afternoon at Tully Road and northbound U.S. Highway 101, prompting nearby businesses to shelter in place. The fire, reported at 3:20 p.m., damaged a utility pole and significantly disrupted traffic, with several off-ramps closed. While no evacuations have been ordered, the San Jose Fire Department recommends avoiding the area and using alternate routes as heavy smoke spreads southward.