Overview
- Firefighters responded to a reported residential blaze in the Palomino Drive and Dobson Road area on Friday afternoon and extinguished the fire.
- While battling the flames, crews located an adult woman and two pets deceased inside the home and a neighboring residence was temporarily evacuated as a precaution.
- Chandler police and arson investigators are leading the inquiry into the cause and origin of the fire, and officials said the investigation remained open as of May 23.
- Authorities confirmed the deaths but have not released the victim’s identity because identification is pending notification of next of kin.
- Investigators’ findings will determine whether the fire began in the garage, as one early report suggested, and residents should watch for official updates on cause and any safety guidance.