PHOENIX — Phoenix firefighters had their hands full Thursday night battling three massive fires across the city.
Crews responded to a third-alarm fire around 7 p.m. in the area of Cave Creek Road and Cinnabar Avenue. Firefighters said crews were able to contain the blaze shortly after 8 p.m. At least 80 people were displaced, and an adult male was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Around 7:15 p.m., firefighters received a report of a working shed/house fire near 90th Avenue and Palm Lane. Officials said firefighters were able to gain quick control of the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Around 7:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to another huge fire at a mechanic shop near 11th and Grand Avenues. Fire crews said no one was injured in the first-alarm blaze.
The cause of all three fires is under investigation.
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Home Fire Prevention:
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority has released tips on how to prevent fires from starting in your home.
“More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 25,000 are injured,” the authority said on its website. “An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home.”
First off, the authority says that every house needs to have at least one working smoke alarm. Every level of the home and every sleeping area should have a working smoke alarm inside of it to offer the best protection.
Appliances should also be used in a way that manufacturers recommend, since overheating, shorts and sparks can all lead to a fire breaking out.
Lastly, families should have an escape plan from every room of the house.
“Caution everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from fire and never to open doors that are hot,” the authority said. “Select a location where everyone can meet after escaping the house. Get out then call for help.”
The authority offers free home safety inspections. Schedule one with them by calling 623-544-5400.