Woman rescued from burning Phoenix home

PHOENIX - Firefighters helped pull a woman from her burning Phoenix home late Monday night.

What we know:

The fire broke out at around 11:30 p.m. on July 27 near 39th and Missouri avenues. Phoenix Fire says when crews got to the scene, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the home.

What they're saying:

"Firefighters deployed hose lines to the interior while simultaneously conducting a search of the structure," Capt. Mike Johnson II said. "Ladder crews were assigned to the roof and performed vertical ventilation."

Dig deeper:

While searching the home, firefighters found a woman and rescued her. She was evaluated at the scene and declined hospital transport. The woman is being assisted by community assistance program officials.

What we don't know:

It's unknown what sparked the fire.

Map of where the fire happened:

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