Authorities release names of 80-year-old Monte Sereno fire victims

October 9, 2026

photo showing clutter at home — AFTER THE FIRE - Investigators released their findings about the incident on Thursday. SCCFD officials said the cause was an "accidental" and originated from the kitchen. They also said that lack of smoke detectors and clutter were factors in the blaze. (SCCFD)

Authorities have now released the identities of the two older individuals who died in an early morning fire in Monte Sereno on Wednesday.

The County of Santa Clara Office of The Medical Examiner told the Los Gatan earlier today that Nancy and David Breuer, both 80, were the married couple who were pronounced dead after being rescued.

Fire officials said yesterday they were involved members of the community.

Davis speaks — OFFICIAL – Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Davis speaking at the press conference on Thursday in Campbell.
(SCCFD / FB)

The officials noted that not only is it Fire Prevention Month, but it’s also Fire Prevention Week.

They also mentioned that they didn’t find a single fire alarm in the home, which was plenty cluttered—two things they said were factors in the blaze.

house view after fire — AFTERMATH – Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department detectives assisted with the investigation. (SCCFD)

And the City of Monte Sereno says it’s determined to get any lagging citizens up to speed when it comes to having working fire alarms in their residences.