Maricopa Fire & Medical responded to a report of a structure fire on Monday morning, but pressure quickly simmered down when crews discovered an overheated appliance was the culprit. 

At about 9:50 a.m., Maricopa Fire & Medical responded to a home on Bahia Drive in Acacia Crossings. 

“When we got here, we found a light haze, and we established a small electrical appliance that had overheated,” said MFMD Fire Captain Nathan Maxcy, “The structure wasn’t on fire, nothing was actually on fire. It was just an appliance putting off smoke.” 

Maricopa Fire and Medical Department has not announced if there were any injuries at this time. 

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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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