Building fire forces evacuation of assisted living community in Phoenix

First floor residents of an assisted living community were evacuated because of a fire in Phoenix.

The Phoenix Fire Department extinguished the fire, which was smoldering as they arrived.

(Phoenix Fire Department photo)

What we know:

Crews used a portable extinguisher to put out the remaining hot spots.

Smoke inside the building forced residents to evacuate.

Dig deeper:

The community is located near the intersection of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. 

No injuries were reported.

Map of where the fire happened:

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