Hoarding issues made it difficult for firefighters to battle a first-alarm fire in Phoenix Wednesday night.
Crews were called to the scene near 39th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road around 8:30 p.m.
House fire near 39 Ave/Pinnacle Peak. Witnesses: FD couldn't initially get in, 1 firefighter hurt. Garage is packed. pic.twitter.com/eOG7rW3p4V
— Jon Erickson (@JonEricksonTV) May 12, 2016
Officials tell ABC15, a man and woman live at the home, the woman was unable to located at the time of the fire. On Thursday morning, Phoenix fire said she was located out of state.
A firefighter also twisted his ankle while trying to access the home. Witnesses at the scene tell ABC15 they saw the firefighter carried away in a stretcher from the home.
A family dog also passed away in the fire, officials said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Witness: This huge tortoise was found in fire home's back yard. pic.twitter.com/sv5iGXRb6p
— Jon Erickson (@JonEricksonTV) May 12, 2016
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