PHOENIX — Twelve people have died in Phoenix-area house fires in 2025, compared to five by this time last year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
While the city of Scottsdale has not seen a fatal house fire in 2025, Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon told KTAR News on Thursday that deadly incidents often follow a similar pattern.
“Usually, there’s a common thread of failure to early notify and failure to have an escape plan,” Shannon said.
He added that combustibles near an ignition source, unsafe living conditions, mobility challenges, and a lack of working smoke detectors can all contribute to fatal outcomes.
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