In Gilbert, a massive fire at an apartment complex under construction raged for hours on Saturday.
The 5-alarm fire at Gilbert and Warner roads was battled by 120 firefighters using 40 trucks to beat back the blaze.
The flames destroyed seven of eight apartment buildings in the complex and caused a nearby neighborhood evacuation.
Burning embers blew onto nearby homes, but were quickly extinguished, officials said.
According to authorities, one firefighter had to be treated for burns to his hands and three police officers for smoke inhalation.
The evacuees will be allowed to return to their homes after the fire is knocked down, officials said, though there is no word on when that might be.
The large number of firefighters attacking the fire are from a combined force made up of personnel from Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Queen Creek and Mesa.
Heavy black smoke and flames are coming from the fire and the billowing black smoke could be seen for miles in the East Valley.
Authorities are asking people to avoid the area and evacuations have taken place.
Homes from Civic Center Dr to Nunneley to Devon have been evacuated. If you're still in this area, please evacuate. pic.twitter.com/59NG0GJTnQ
— Gilbert Fire Rescue (@GilbertFireDept) April 24, 2016
