Fire - News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2007
CONTACT: Firefighter/PIO Daniel Valenzuela
Glendale Fire Department, (623) 695-7668

Electrical Malfunction Believed to Be the Cause of
Glendale House Fire, 7 displaced.

At approximately 5:00 PM on Monday, December 10, 2007, Firefighters were called out to a tri-level home that was on fire near 47th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale.

According to the homeowner, after coming home from work he smelled smoke and suspected something burning outside the home. When he looked in to the attic he discovered active fire and immediately instructed his family of 7 to get out. He then called 911. Firefighters responded within minutes and began a fire attack on the home which had extensive fire showing through the windows, doors and roof. Firefighters put the fire out and no injuries were reported by any occupants or firefighters.

Glendale Fire investigators believe an electrical malfunction was the cause of the blaze that left the family of 7 displaced. The damage estimate tallied $80,000. The Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response team worked with the family at the scene to help with any immediate needs such as food, clothing and shelter.

The Glendale Fire Department reminds the community of the importance of home escape plans and smoke detectors. According to the National Fire Protection Association you should plan regular fire drills to ensure that everyone knows exactly what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Information on fire drills and smoke alarms can be found on the Glendale Fire Department website, www.glendaleaz.com/fire and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) website, www.nfpa.org.