FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 18, 2026

At approximately 4:38 pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026, a fire was reported by the homeowner in the 3800 block of Deerpath Drive. The homeowner, who was not home at the time, discovered smoke and flames via a security camera located inside the residence and immediately called 911. The first arriving fire company reported flames coming from a window at the front of the residence. Five engine companies, one truck company, a medic unit, a deputy chief, and a battalion chief responded to the fire and gained control of it in approximately 24 minutes.

No occupants were home at the time of the fire, and there were no reported injuries to firefighters. LHCFD CERT responded with several members to assist with firefighter rehab duties. The Desert Hills Fire Department moved up from Lake Havasu City to assist with other 911 calls during the incident. Crews remained on the scene late into the evening, conducting overhaul and investigation operations.

At approximately 6:04 am on Friday, September 18, 2026, multiple 911 callers reported a rekindle at the same address with fire coming through the roof. Three engine companies, one truck company, and a battalion chief responded to the residence, with the first arriving engine company reporting defensive fire conditions and heavy fire through the roof. The fire was reported under control within 48 minutes, and crews remained on scene for an additional three hours conducting overhaul operations. LHCFD CERT again responded with several members to assist with firefighter rehab duties.

The residence remained unoccupied at the time of the rekindle, and there were no reported injuries to firefighters. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

For further information, please contact the on-duty Battalion Chief at (928) 486-3507 or Fire Administration.