Fire crews in the Phoenix area had to respond to dozens of fires during the overnight hours of July 5. A number of people were displaced from their homes as a result. Officials say it's likely, but not confirmed, that many of the incidents involved fireworks.
Fire crews in the Phoenix area had to respond to dozens of fires during the overnight hours of July 5. A number of people were displaced from their homes as a result. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.Fire crews across the Phoenix metro area concluded the July 4th holiday weekend by putting out dozens of fires during the overnight hours.
We have learned that several people were displaced as a result of some of the fires, and one person was even taken to the hospital.One of the fires, according to officials, broke out in the garage of a home in Glendale. The home is reportedly located near the Loop 101 and 75th Avenue. The fire eventually spread to the car in the driveway, as well as the rest of the house.
According to fire officials, a man in his 60s had extensive charring to his face, and was taken to the hospital for burns and smoke inhalation. The man was reportedly going in and out of the home.51st Avenue and Thomas Road According to Phoenix Fire officials, a semi truck caught fir in the driveway, in an area near 51st Avenue and Thomas Road.Fire officials said the truck caught fire for reasons unknown, and the fire eventually spread to the house. While no one was hurt, two people have been displaced as a result.Glendale Fire officials said crews put out a garage fire in the area of Union Hills Drive and 51st Avenue. Four people were displaced as a result, but no injuries were reported.
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