A late-night house fire in central Phoenix on Thursday left one man in extremely critical condition after firefighters pulled him from a burning home, officials said. Crews rolled up to heavy smoke and visible flames, found the adult male inside, and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Neighbors described a massive emergency response as Phoenix units swarmed the street and worked to bring the blaze under control.
Phoenix Fire Department crews were dispatched around 9:15 p.m. to a home near 24th Street and Indian School Road, according to ABC15. The outlet reports that firefighters encountered active smoke and fire when they arrived and immediately launched a search of the home.
Rescue and response
According to KTAR News 92.3 FM, crews used handlines to attack the flames while an interior team searched the structure. During that search, firefighters found an adult male inside, pulled him from the home and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in extremely critical condition.
Investigation underway
The cause of the blaze has not yet been released, and Phoenix police are handling the investigation, ABC15 reported. Officials have not shared additional details as investigators continue to examine the scene.
How home fires usually start
On a broader scale, national research shows that cooking equipment is the leading cause of home-structure fires, with heating and electrical failures also among the most common triggers, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The NFPA also notes that working smoke alarms and a practiced escape plan can significantly cut the risk of death in a home fire.
Phoenix officials have not released the name of the person removed from the home. Authorities are expected to provide an update when more information is available, according to KTAR News.
