Fire crews rushed to an apartment complex near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road on Tuesday after a call escalated and dispatchers upgraded the response to a second alarm. The Phoenix Fire Department reported that firefighters were carrying out a full evacuation while searching units and working to knock down the flames. As of this report, officials had not released information about possible injuries or the cause of the fire.
The incident has been balanced to a second alarm. Firefighters are currently working on a full evacuation of the apartment complex. https://x.com/i/status/2026246753931174010
— PHOENIX Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) February 24, 2026
At larger apartment fires like this one, community resources are often staged nearby to help people who cannot immediately return home. Per the City of Phoenix Community Assistance Program, CAP teams provide on-scene crisis intervention, behavioral-health support and an “After the Fire” resource guide to help displaced residents figure out what comes next.
What Phoenix Fire Department Posted
According to the Phoenix Fire Department, “The incident has been balanced to a second alarm. Firefighters are currently working on a full evacuation of the apartment complex.” In replies to the post, the department noted that a public information officer was on scene to coordinate updates as crews worked the fire.
Where It Happened and Why It Matters
The blaze broke out near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, a busy intersection that has seen its share of emergency lights. A blaze that displaced 11 people earlier this month showed how quickly an apartment fire can leave renters without a place to stay and put extra strain on local aid services.
What Residents Should Do
Neighbors are urged to steer clear of the area so fire crews and emergency vehicles have room to operate, and to follow directions from firefighters and police on scene. Residents who are displaced or need support can contact the City of Phoenix Community Assistance Program at (602) 261-8849, according to the city’s CAP information page…