A woman is in extremely critical condition after Phoenix firefighters pulled her from a burning mobile home near 39th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 8 p.m. Wednesday, officials said. Crews rescued the unidentified adult female and began life-saving measures on scene, while two other people were treated for smoke inhalation and released. No firefighters were hurt, and authorities say they are working to determine how the blaze started.
What crews found
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, arriving units were met with heavy smoke and flames pouring from a single RV trailer. Firefighters quickly stretched handlines to attack the fire while simultaneously searching the trailer for anyone inside. They found one adult woman in the RV, pulled her out, and immediately began life-saving treatment. The station reported that the woman has not yet been identified.
Rescue and response
"Firefighters did find one adult female inside the trailer, pulled her out of the trailer and began life-saving measures," Phoenix Fire Capt. DJ Lee said, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. The department told the station that no firefighters were injured while crews worked to knock down the flames and secure the scene.
Investigation underway
Per the Phoenix Fire Department, the cause of the RV fire remains under investigation, and officials say more information will be released as it becomes available. Authorities have not yet made the woman’s identity public or shared details on what may have sparked the blaze.
Fire safety reminders
A recent analysis by the National Fire Protection Association found that working smoke alarms dramatically cut the risk of dying in a home fire, with the death rate about 60 percent lower in reported home structure fires where alarms operated. Fire officials urge residents to test their smoke alarms monthly, change batteries as recommended, and have a clear escape plan so everyone knows how to get out quickly. For more on smoke alarm performance and home fire prevention, see the National Fire Protection Association.
