Fire at construction site in northern Arizona prompts evacuations

PHOENIX — Some residents in northern Arizona were told to evacuate Monday morning as crews battled a fire at a construction site.

The fire broke out at the Legado Luxury Apartment site on Florentine Road and Main Street at around 1:15 a.m., the Prescott Valley Police Department said.

The scene is north of State Route 69, about 9 miles northeast of Prescott, near the Findlay Toyota Center.

Several buildings of a nearby apartment complex were evacuated and multiple streets in the area were closed while the scene was active.

The 685,000-square-foot building and parking lot structure was completely engulfed in flames and was a complete loss, authorities said.

The estimated amount in damages caused by the fire was approximately $60 million, police said.

An evacuation center for displaced residents was set up at Bradshaw Mountain High School on Robert Road and Powers Avenue.

Video from the Legado Luxury Apartment Fire in #PrescottValley. Smoke will be visible for several more hours. pic.twitter.com/jUl32xNZN4

— Central Arizona Fire & Medical (@centralazfire) April 1, 2024

Smoke was expected to be seen for several hours, police said.

No injuries have been reported. The fire was still active and being suppressed as of 6 p.m.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident can call the Prescott Valley Police Department’s non-emergency line at 928-772-9267 or Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232.

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