SAN JOSE (KRON) – Four firefighters with the San Jose Fire Department tested positive coronavirus, officials said Thursday afternoon.

Two other firefighters have symptoms and are awaiting formal test results while they isolate at home.

Nearly 80 firefighters may have been exposed to the virus, according to fire officials.

The sick firefighters also have multiple family members who have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.

#SanJoseFirefighters local 230 confirms 4 firefighters have tested positive for #coronavirus. Union says at least 77 other firefighters restricted from work and are self-isolating. No disclosure about possible point of contact. pic.twitter.com/XIkPhQQutl — @Rob Fladeboe kron4 (@KRON4RFladeboe) March 12, 2020

Officials with SJFD said the infected firefighter is being treated in a “hospital in another city where he resides” and is “being treated by medical professionals.”

The other firefighters who have been identified at risk of exposure are on leave, per the fire department.

“Our Dept. is large with over 700 active firefighters. We have been able to backfill to maintain operational readiness. We remain committed to our mission to protect the community through prevention & education,” the fire department tweeted.

First responders are on the front lines as we help our community through the health threat #COVID19 presents. One #SanJose firefighter has tested positive for the virus and we are following up on a second firefighter who just received COVID-19 test results. — San Jose Fire Dept. (@SJFD) March 12, 2020

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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