Milpitas humane shelter forced to evacuate after fire breaks out; animals and staff safe

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire at the Humane Society Silicon Valley shelter in Milpitas on Monday that forced the evacuation of animals and staff and prompted the facility to close for the remainder of the day.

There were no injuries to staff or animals resulting from the fire, which may have started in a laundry room. The blaze also affected the operations and medical areas at the facility on Ames Avenue, according to a release from the organization.