close
close

Two more family members die in mobile home fire in Tempe

Two more family members die in mobile home fire in Tempe

PHOENIX – Two more family members have died after a fire in a mobile home in Tempe killed two more people Sunday night, authorities said Tuesday.

Enrique “Junior” Ruiz, 24, and his 18-month-old daughter Ellany Ruiz were initially taken to a hospital in critical condition after the fire near Kyrene and Baseline roads around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night. Both victims have since died, according to Tempe Fire and Medical Rescue and Tempe Police.

Monica Ruiz, 51, and Ariaelly Ruiz, 3, were found dead in the home. Valerie Magana-Gonzalez, 22, is the only survivor of the fire and remains in critical condition.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call Tempe Police at 480-350-8311.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Share it with the KTAR News team here.

Related Post