PHOENIX — Two homes were destroyed and four others were damaged after a large fire sparked in Phoenix Friday near 40th Street and McDowell Road.
At about 3:15 p.m., Phoenix Fire Department was alerted to a vegetation fire on Monte Vista Street, just north of McDowell.
When firefighters arrived the flames had spread to nearby areas.
During the height of the incident, a 4-alarm fire stretched an entire city block near 40th and 42nd streets to Oak Street.
About 75 firefighters, with Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale fire departments were on the scene to battle the flames.
Phoenix officials say the fire appears to have started on a palm tree that quickly spread to vegetation. Embers went airborne and landed on multiple homes, sparking new fires.
VIDEO: Phoenix Fire Capt. Rob McDade provides update
The Phoenix Fire Department says no injuries were reported.
Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale Fire are currently working a three alarm fire near 40th St. and McDowell. This fire appears to have started in some vegetation and has now spread to multiple homes. This is still an active incident please use caution in the area. pic.twitter.com/6asgXGwBUQ
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) June 30, 2023
During the fire about 2,000 SRP customers were left without power. Power was fully restored just before 10 p.m.
Huge fire near Monte Vista Rd & 42nd street.@abc15 pic.twitter.com/zpUiT7cPyj
— Jordan Bontke (@JBontkeABC15) June 30, 2023
The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
