12/17/2024
Fire at HSSV today. Fortunately, no animals or people were injured, though many - including some in surgery - were evacuated for safety.
Here is the press release being sent out regarding the fire incident at Humane Society Silicon Valley this morning.
Temporary Closure of Medical, Adoptions and Community Services
Milpitas, CA – December 16, 2024 – This morning, a fire broke out in the laundry room at the Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) adoption center, resulting in damage to the laundry room as well as the operations and medical areas. Fortunately, there were no injuries to staff, volunteers, or animals. All animals have been safely evacuated and are being cared for in temporary accommodations.
As a result of the fire, HSSV has temporarily closed its Medical, Adoptions, and Community Services for today, December 16, 2024.
“We are incredibly grateful for the quick response from the Milpitas Fire Department Station 4 and the dedication of our staff and volunteers who ensured the safety of all animals and people on-site,” said Kurt Krukenberg, HSSV President. “We are assessing the extent of the damage and working diligently to resume operations as quickly as possible.”
Stay Updated
HSSV will provide updates regarding the reopening of Adoptions and Community Services through our social media channels. Unfortunately, our website (hssv.org) is also experiencing temporary difficulties due to the fire, but we will be updating it as soon as possible.
HSSV is grateful for the outpouring of support and understanding from the community during this difficult time.
