Chandler Officer Rushes into Burning House
For Immediate Release
Monday July 28, 2008

CHANDLER, AZ. On July 27, 2008, just after midnight, Chandler Police responded to assist Chandler Fire with a residential structure fire at 1251 W. Toledo Street.  Officer Brian Briggs was the first on scene and found the rear of the house fully engulfed.  With information of three occupants still inside the home, Officer Briggs entered the home where he first found a male neighbor attempting to locate the residents.  Due to the low visibility and heat, Officer Briggs escorted the neighbor out of the house and returned to locate the residents.  After returning to the residence, Officer Briggs located the 66-year old female resident on the ground in the hall attempting to locate her dogs.  Officer Briggs picked up the female and carried her to safety.  The female advised Officer Briggs her husband is still in the home in the back area.  Officer Briggs entered the home a third time in attempt to locate and rescue Jim Storts.  Due to the fire, Officer Briggs was not able to locate Jim Storts who was later found deceased in the garage, hobby room area.  The fire and manner of death are still under investigation though the fire appears to be accidental. 

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