PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ — Prescott Valley officials are investigating a destructive fire that ripped through an apartment complex construction site early Monday morning.
The fire broke out after 1 a.m. near Florentine Road and Main Street in Prescott Valley, causing the evacuation of nearby apartments and area road closures.
Rachel Hostetler, who lives nearby, sent a photo of the fiery scene to our newsroom:
Roy Sirakis also shared a video with us that shows the collapse of one of the structures:
"The 685,000-square-foot building/parking lot structure that was under construction was (completely) engulfed in flames and is a complete loss," police say.
Police estimate the cost of the damage is approximately $60 million.
ABC15 has learned that Prescott Valley police and Yavapai County Emergency Management are working together for shelter needs for residents impacted by the closures and evacuations.
No injuries have been reported and the investigation is ongoing.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
