Firefighter Faces Electric Shock while Brave Blaze Battle in Buckeye

Fire crews rushed to a house fire near Miller Road and Irwin Avenue in Buckeye, Arizona, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident resulted in injury to a firefighter, who suffered an electrical shock during the response.

According to the Buckeye Fire Department, the blaze initially ignited in a porta potty before spreading to a nearby residential structure. While attempting to extinguish the fire, the firefighter came into contact with a live wire, leading to electrocution.

The injured firefighter was reported to be in stable condition and was transported to the Valley Wise County Burn Center for further evaluation. As of the latest updates, no additional information regarding their condition has been released.

In the aftermath of the fire, the Red Cross is assisting three family members who were displaced by the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation as authorities continue to gather details.

Updates on the situation will follow as new information becomes available.