Death toll in Tempe RV fire rises to 4: Fire department

TEMPE, Arizona. – According to the Tempe Fire Department, two more people have died. a mobile home fire on August 25 in the city of East Valley.

In a statement released on the afternoon of August 27, authorities said 18-month-old Ellany Ruiz and 24-year-old Enrique “Junior” Ruiz died in the hospital. Two other people, 51-year-old Monica Ruiz and 3-year-old Ariaelly Ruiz, were found dead in the home.

“Enrique and Valerie are the parents of Ariaelly and Ellany,” the statement said.

A fifth victim, identified as 22-year-old Valerie Magana-Gonzalez, is still in critical condition, according to fire officials.

The fire broke out near Kyrene and Baseline Roads. Firefighters from Tempe and police When officers arrived at the scene, they found a mobile home on fire.

Neighbors report that the fire ignited quickly, that the flames were hot and that they reached the palm trees behind the house.

“It looked massive,” said a neighbor. “Because 30 minutes earlier I was walking the dog and there were no flames, so it happened really quickly. Whatever it is, it was very flammable.”

Investigators are currently trying to find out what caused the fire.

Map of the fire location