Phoenix Motel 6 fire sends a person to the hospital, fire department says
PHOENIX - An early morning fire at a Phoenix Motel 6 landed a person in the hospital, the fire department said.
What we know:
The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. near 51st Avenue and McDowell Road on May 18.
"Crews arrived and found smoke coming from a third floor unit. Firefighters quickly extended hose lines and attack the flames. Due to the potential of the fire command balanced the assignment to a first alarm. A ladder company was assigned to the roof to attack the fire from an elevated position. There were a total of three units affected," Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller said.
A person was taken to the hospital as a result of the fire, and they're in stable condition. Their injuries weren't detailed by the fire department.
What's next:
The cause of the fire is under investigation.