1 hurt in fire at Phoenix wastewater treatment plant
An underground fire at a wastewater treatment plant on Nov. 13 near 91st and Sunland Avenues sent one person to the hospital. (KSAZ-TV)
PHOENIX - One person was hospitalized after an underground fire broke out on Thursday at a wastewater treatment plant in the southwest Valley.
What we know:
The Phoenix Fire Department says crews at around 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 13 responded to the facility near 91st and Sunland Avenues and found smoke coming from a tunnel 10 feet underground.
"The contractor (adult male) was treated at a local hospital in stable condition for superficial burns to his hands and face and is expected to recover," said Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller.
The plant was evacuated as crews battled the fire. The incident did not affect city services.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Map of where the fire happened
The Source: The Phoenix Fire Department