Disabled veteran evacuated from home fire in Yuma

Published January 3, 2025 3:05 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A home, occupied by a disable veteran, was extinguished by Rural Metro Friday morning.

Rural Metro were called about a home fire on Friday, December 3, 2025 at about 3:15 a.m. in the area of S Avenida Compadres and County 10 1/2 St.

The home was occupied by a disabled veteran who was initially unable to escape, but was evacuated by neighbors and bystanders.

Rural Metro says a stove fire spread throughout the home.

One person was taken to Onvida Health with minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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