Maricopa County Sheriff's Office identified a woman and two children, ages 4 and 11, as the deceased victims of a Sept. 18 fire in Arlington, southwest of Buckeye.
The fire started around 4:30 a.m. in a detached structure on a property near 355th Avenue and Elliot Road. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they discovered the bodies of the three individuals inside the building.
As of this afternoon, Maricopa County Sheriffs Office detectives said the fire is not "suspicious in nature." The cause remains unknown.
INCIDENT REPORT
Early this morning, Engine 341 responded to a fully involved fire in a converted small residence in the main house's backyard. Tragically, three residents were found deceased in the home. No firefighter injuries were reported. the investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/E0Mhpmv78f
— Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (@AZFireAuthority) September 18, 2024
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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