At about 8:15 p.m., emergency services responded to a home in the 19500 block of North Riccardo Way, on a report of a stove fire. When crews arrived, the blaze had spread to a nearby bedroom.

According to Maricopa Fire & Medical, the fire was quickly controlled by multiple units including resources from Chandler Fire Department and the Arizona Fire Authority, which responded to assist because Maricopa participates in the Phoenix Automatic Aid System. Maricopa police were also on the scene.

The homeowner and one of his dogs evacuated safely from the home on their own. Firefighters located the man’s second dog unharmed. The homeowner was evaluated on the scene as a precaution, according to MFMD spokesperson Monica Williams.

This is the second kitchen fire MFMD has responded to in the last week.

Related: Homestead house fire prompts warning from MFMD – InMaricopa

See a photo gallery of the scene below.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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