House fire in Senita is being investigated

The Maricopa Fire and Medical Department responded to a house fire in Senita this evening.

Emergency crews responded to the fire in the 18000 block of North Toya Street around 8 p.m. They were seen entering the house equipped with hoses and lights.

Firefighters removed a partially melted garbage can from the backyard and extinguished it on the street.

Public safety spokeswoman Monica Williams said the “original cause of the fire is still under investigation,” but confirmed the fire started outdoors and spread to the home.

“There are no reports of injuries,” Williams said.

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