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A fast-moving attic fire displaced multiple people from a home in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday. There were no reported injuries and the residents and their pets had evacuated the property before fire crews arrived; these displaced residents are now receiving aid from the Community Assistance Program. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire.
Scottsdale Attic Fire Displaces Multiple People, Investigation Underway
Several individuals were displaced after a rapid attic fire at a Scottsdale home on Saturday afternoon, near 66th Street and Bell Road. The report was made around 4:30 p.m., which garnered swift response from both Phoenix and Scottsdale fire departments.
Firefighters quickly combated the blaze, successfully preventing it from engulfing neighboring residences. Phoenix Fire Department confirmed that all inhabitants, including their pets, evacuated safely before their arrival. Continuing efforts are focused on salvage and overhaul operations to protect as much of the residents’ belongings as possible.
“Our crews are conducting thorough checks for any remaining hot spots to avoid any flare-ups during the evening hours,” stated Captain Kim Ragsdale, the Public Information Officer with the Phoenix Fire Department.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The displaced residents, now left homeless, are receiving support from the Community Assistance Program.
A comprehensive investigation is currently in progress to ascertain the cause of the fire. Readers with any related information, photos, or videos are encouraged to contribute through this link.
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