Brush Fire Burns Off of Highway 87 Near San Jose Airport

Firefighters on Tuesday are battling a brush fire burning off of southbound Highway 87 near Mineta San Jose International Airport.

The blaze has forced authorities to close the ramp from southbound Highway 101 to southbound Highway 87, according to the CHP. It is not clear when the roadway will be reopened.

Footage from the scene captured flames shooting into the air as the blaze appeared to torch brush and trees.

The fire is not impacting airport operations, the airport tweeted.

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