A tragic fire overnight in Mesa has claimed the life of one individual. The incident, reported by FOX 10 Phoenix, occurred in the area of Sossaman Road and Broadway. Responding crews from the Mesa Fire Department encountered significant smoke billowing from the back of the impacted home upon their arrival.
Despite the intense conditions that limited their ability to thoroughly search inside, firefighters discovered a victim before the house became untenable. The individual was pulled from the blaze but later succumbed to their injuries. AZ Family reported that the fire’s fierceness and a roof collapse prevented a full search of the home, with details remaining sparse regarding other potential occupants.
As the flames were extinguished through the use of ladder trucks and exterior hand lines, the focus has now shifted to understanding what ignited the deadly fire. Investigators remain on scene, sifting through the rubble of what was once a Mesa residence, looking for clues amidst the charred debris…