Massive Mesa House Fire Sends Flames Through Home, Displaces Family and Closes McKellips Road

On Friday September 5th 2026 A large house fire in Mesa displaced a family Friday evening and forced police to shut down a major intersection as firefighters stretched multiple hose lines across the roadway to battle the flames.

The fire broke out around 7:30 p.m. in the 300 block of East Kenwood Circle, near Mesa Drive and McKellips Road.

The fire was discovered through real-time aerial drone coverage, which showed heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage and windows of the home.

When Mesa Fire and Medical crews arrived, firefighters encountered a significant amount of fire and upgraded the incident to a working fire.

Firefighters faced an additional challenge due to limited access to a nearby fire hydrant. Crews were forced to run a large hose line from the area of Mesa Drive and McKellips Road, stretching it across the intersection to supply water to firefighters at the home.

Because of the hose lines crossing the roadway, Mesa Police shut down eastbound, westbound and northbound traffic at Mesa Drive and McKellips Road while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Multiple Mesa Fire and Medical resources responded, including the department's Drone Unit, Utility 208, a rehabilitation truck and a battalion chief. A fire investigator was also dispatched to the scene.

Firefighters attacked the blaze from both the ground and the roof while operating multiple hose lines to bring the fire under control.

Crews were also able to secure livestock and other animals at the property during the incident. The condition of the animals was not immediately known.

The family who lived at the home could be seen standing near the end of the street as firefighters battled the flames. The residence sustained extensive damage and was considered uninhabitable Friday night, leaving the family displaced.

Salt River Project was also dispatched to assist with utilities.

By approximately 9 p.m., Mesa Police had reopened McKellips Road approaching Mesa Drive. Mesa Drive remained closed as emergency crews continued operating in the area.

The cause of the fire was not immediately available. A Mesa Fire and Medical fire investigator responded to determine the cause and origin of the blaze.

No information regarding injuries was immediately released.

This is a developing story. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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