House Fire, Then Burglary: San Jose Family's Tragedy and Community's Response

San Jose Family Devastated by Fire, Then Burglary: A Community Rallies Around Them In a heartbreaking turn of events, a San Jose family of five lost their home to a fire last Thursday, only to discover it had been burglarized the following day. The incident, which took place on [Date of incident], has left the family reeling, but also sparked an outpouring of support from their community. Jeff Burdsall, the homeowner, described the ordeal, stating, "My neighbors put clothes on him and took care of him." He explained that his 20-year-old son was home alone when the fire broke out, narrowly escaping with his life. Upon returning the next day, Burdsall discovered that thieves had broken into the fire-damaged house and stolen his wife's jewelry and a vintage guitar that belonged to his wife's father. "To them it's material; to us it's a lot of emotional things," he said, expressing his disbelief at the actions of the thieves. Despite the devastating losses, the Burdsall family has shown remarkable strength and gratitude. They have set up a GoFundMe page to help rebuild their lives, and their neighbors have rallied to provide support. The San Jose Police Department is investigating the burglary, and firefighters are working to determine the cause of the fire. This story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community in times of crisis.