Fire investigators around the Valley are working to learn more about what led to multiple house fires overnight.
While no one was injured during any of the reported fires, multiple families are starting the new year displaced from their homes in Phoenix, Gilbert, and Chandler.
Gilbert - near Val Vista Drive and Guadalupe Road
Late Wednesday night, fire crews were called to check out a fire at a home in the area of Val Vista Drive and Guadalupe Road.
Barb and her husband, along with several family members visiting from Minnesota, heard a loud explosion coming from their garage before all six people inside rushed out safely.
"It was a huge explosion, the house shook," Barb said.
The garage fire eventually spread to the attic.
No injuries were reported.
While the cause may not be unknown until the structure is safe for investigators to enter, some neighbors believe fireworks may have been involved.
Nancy, who lives a few doors down, said she "suspected it to be all the endless fireworks, because my dog was extremely agitated."
Barb and her husband split their time between Gilbert and Minnesota. While they have a place to stay temporarily, she's looking ahead with hope despite the challenging start to 2026.
"We've got a lot of stresses ahead of us, We just believe god is good and he's got something in this for us," Barb said.
Phoenix - near 19th and Dunlap avenues
Phoenix Fire Department officials were called to the scene of a house fire around 19th and Dunlap avenues around 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Six people in the home got out safely but have been displaced. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
Fire officials say the cause of the fire is not known.
Chandler - near 132nd Street and Chandler Boulevard
Fire crews from Chandler and Gilbert were dispatched to a home in Chandler around 5:30 a.m. for a fire.
Crews were able to put out the blaze, but five people were displaced due to the fire.
The fire is under investigation.
Part of this story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
