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Second-Alarm Fire Rips Through South Phoenix Mobile Homes

A second-alarm response mobilized more than 50 firefighters and left seven residents displaced while Phoenix Fire investigates the cause.

Overview

  • Fire crews were dispatched to heavy smoke and flames near 40th Avenue and Southern Avenue and upgraded the call to a second-alarm after flames spread between units.
  • Phoenix Fire says the blaze was contained to two trailers and an RV after more than 50 firefighters worked to knock down the flames.
  • Seven residents were displaced by the fire and one person suffered burns but declined transport to a hospital.
  • Salt River Project reported a localized outage affecting more than 20 customers with restoration expected by 8 p.m.
  • Authorities have opened an investigation into the origin of the blaze and neighbors reported flames up to 30 feet and attempted to slow spread with garden hoses.