Monday, June 17, 2013

House Fire - 31200 N Granite Reef Rd

House fire reported in the 31200 block of North Granite Reef Rd (Lone Mountain & Pima Road) in Scottsdale, AZ.

[Update] Scottsdale FD officials tell us in an email that the home builder was trying to light his fireplace when it flashed on him. Two sprinkler heads in the room were set off. Fire was contained to the room of origin. Crews on scene found a man in his 50's with 2nd degree burns to his arms, legs, and face. Scottsdale Fire paramedics treated the patient. He was transported to the Arizona Burn Center at Maricopa Medical Center by Professional Medical Transport (PMT) ambulance (P-608).

The Scottsdale Fire Department reminds residents that fire sprinklers save lives.