Overview
- Flames broke out around 3:30 a.m. near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road, drawing a first-alarm response.
- Crews began an interior attack before withdrawing for safety and using ladder trucks after the roof partially gave way.
- About 20 apartments were burned and more than 30 residents were displaced, according to Phoenix Fire officials.
- No injuries had been reported as of this morning, and the American Red Cross is assisting displaced tenants.
- Investigators are working to determine the cause as firefighters continue final extinguishment and overhaul operations.