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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
Published October 23rd, 2025
Update: Lead-acid batteries were involved in the fire, not lithium-ion batteries.
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Mesa Garage Fire Sparks Evacuations — Propane Tank and Lead-acid batteries Create Explosive Scene on Princess Drive
Mesa, AZ (iSkyNews.com) — A dangerous garage fire erupted at 4662 E Princess Drive around 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, prompting a massive emergency response and neighborhood evacuations as flames spread through the structure.
According to Mesa Fire & Medical, the blaze involved at least 6 Lead-acid batteries and a two 100-pound propane tank, which one of the tanks were leaking, intensifying the flames and creating a volatile environment. During the height of the fire, live power lines came down, forcing all firefighters to evacuate the immediate area under emergency traffic orders for their safety.
Salt River Project (SRP) was notified and dispatched to the scene, with an estimated one-hour ETA to secure the power hazard. A full balance assignment was requested due to the combination of hazardous materials, electrical danger, and potential for explosion.
Crews from Mesa Fire & Medical, Mesa Police, Gilbert Fire & Rescue, Utility 208, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) all responded to assist. Mesa Police closed off surrounding streets as firefighters established defensive positions to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.
Two people suffered smoke inhalation and were treated at the scene by paramedics. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.
By 2:31 p.m., firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze, with exception of a few hot spots, and the scene was declared under control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A Mesa Fire Investigator has been dispatched to the scene.
Mesa Fire deployed a drone to survey the scene for lingering hot spots and assist investigators in determining the cause of the blaze.
Residents were temporarily evacuated but have since been cleared to return once the area was deemed safe.
As of 3:15 p.m., the fire was reported under control by Mesa Fire & Medical.
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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| Mesa Garage Fire / iSkyNews.com Drone Response Team (DRT) |
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Stay tuned to iSkyNews.com for updates as officials continue to investigate this intense Mesa garage fire.
A heartfelt thank you to Mesa Police, Mesa Fire & Medical, Gilbert Fire & Rescue, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety for their swift response and dedication to keeping our community safe. - iSkyNews.com News Team
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