Phoenix and Glendale firefighters are working an apartment fire near Camelback Road and 49th Avenue on Monday, March 30, with crews still on scene as they push to get the flames under control. During the initial alert, officials had not released any details on injuries, possible evacuations, or what started the fire.
What officials are saying
According to the Phoenix Fire Dept., "Phoenix and Glendale are working an apartment fire near Camelback are and 49th ave," and a public information officer is on scene and "will update as information comes in." That post went out as crews were actively working the scene and served as the department's first public heads-up.
Where displaced residents can get help
The City of Phoenix's Community Assistance Program (CAP) provides on-scene crisis intervention and short-term recovery resources for people displaced by fires, according to the City of Phoenix. Residents looking for shelter information or immediate assistance are urged to monitor official city channels and follow updates from the fire department.
Why this matters locally
Apartment fires have kept Valley crews busy this month, including a pre-dawn blaze near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road and another fire near 36th Avenue and Baseline Road that prompted evacuations and assistance efforts. Pre-dawn inferno near 27th Avenue and Indian School and South Phoenix blaze near 36th and Baseline highlighted how quickly residents can be displaced and how much demand these incidents create for city support programs.
