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East Valley
Scottsdale Fire gives an inside look at mountain rescues
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:47 PM MST
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By
Mickaela Castillo
It requires five to six firefighters to perform a "Big Wheel" rescue.
Extreme Heat
8 more heat deaths confirmed in Maricopa County; yearly total surpasses 200
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 2:32 PM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
Officials say 356 deaths remain under investigation.
Extreme Heat
14 more heat deaths recorded in Maricopa County; yearly total rises to nearly 200
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 2:29 PM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
The yearly total is up to 194 deaths in Maricopa County.
Phoenix
Phoenix expands hiking trail restrictions during extreme heat
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 7:36 PM MST
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By
David Baker
The program will be year-round instead of just May to October.
Extreme Heat
Maricopa County confirms 47 more heat-related deaths since last report; total at 180
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 12:45 PM MST
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By
Ben Bradley
Another 330 deaths remain under investigation.
Extreme Heat
UPS worker collapses in sweltering heat during route, dies days later
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:05 AM MST
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By
Matt Howerton, WFAA via CNN Newsource
Chris Begley, 57, had worked for UPS for nearly three decades, and his family said he was hoping to retire in the next few years.
Phoenix
Crews rescue lost, dehydrated hiker off North Mountain in Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 9:01 AM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
This is the second rescue on North Mountain in just a few days.
Extreme Heat
Phoenix Fire recommends changes for trail closures on days with excessive heat warnings
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 5:09 PM MST
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By
Alexis Dominguez
So far in August, Phoenix Fire has responded to about 20 mountain rescues.
Extreme Heat
2023 expected to be the hottest summer in Phoenix’s history
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 6:46 AM MST
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By
Kylee Cruz
“From June through August, it looks like we’re going to be the hottest summer on record"
Extreme Heat
Family warns the dangers of Arizona heat after relative dies
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 9:11 PM MST
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By
Steven Sarabia
A family member says her sister was having issues getting a working A/C in the brutal heat
Phoenix Forecast
Phoenix
Rapper 50 Cent postpones Phoenix concert due to extreme heat
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 8:38 PM MST
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By
Tianna Morimoto
This is the second concert to be postponed due to the extremely hot temperatures.
Extreme Heat
Hiking safety tips amid Phoenix’s excessive heat warning
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 9:09 PM MST
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By
Micaela Marshall
Phoenix Fire said so far this August, there have been 19 total rescues in the city and 15 in July.
Arizona
2 men rescued from mountain trails as heat wave hits Arizona
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 12:25 PM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
Crews are urging people to stay hydrated if they plan to hit the trails.
Arizona
San Tan Valley veteran is gifted a new air conditioner
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 5:01 PM MST
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By
David Baker
The old air conditioner was the original that came with the house, which is nearly 20 years old.
Phoenix
Cause of death revealed for hiker who went missing in north Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 3:41 PM MST
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By
David Baker
Police said the death wasn't suspicious.
Extreme Heat
How to protect birth control and pregnancy tests in extreme heat
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 6:10 PM MST
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By
Emma Lockhart
Most birth control pills should be kept between 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme Heat
Heat-related deaths in Maricopa County rise to 133; over 300 cases under investigation
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:35 PM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
In all, 44 additional deaths were confirmed since last week's report.
Phoenix
89 heat-related deaths reported in Maricopa County; 349 under investigation
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 12:53 PM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
The new report shows most deaths occurred with people between the ages of 50-64.
Arizona
Arizona doctor dies while hiking in New Mexico with other physicians, authorities say
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 10:29 AM MST
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By
The Associated Press
Officials say 61-year-old Renhick Guyer of Marana died while hiking on Sunday.
East Valley
Scottsdale says residents reduced water use, despite hottest month on record
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 11:01 AM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
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Elliott Polakoff
The accomplishment came as temperatures soared as high as 119 degrees on three separate July days.
Extreme Heat
Maricopa County wants feedback on access to its cooling centers
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:58 AM MST
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By
Alaina Kwan
The agency wants to know what barriers are still in the way of folks getting heat relief.
Extreme Heat
Record-breaking heat intensifies overcapacity crisis at Phoenix-area animal shelters
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 9:43 PM MST
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By
Mickaela Castillo
So far, July has seen the highest number of pets come in for any month this year.
Extreme Heat
Gov. Hobbs declares heat state of emergency for Arizona
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 3:48 PM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
The governor made the declaration on Friday after facing mounting pressure to do so.
Phoenix
Phoenix family left without air conditioning for three weeks
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 8:41 AM MST
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By
Mickaela Castillo
The city of Phoenix said the house was unlivable and cited the property.
Extreme Heat
Gov. Hobbs reaffirms state of emergency ‘not necessary’ for heat deaths
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 8:03 PM MST
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By
Dennis Welch
The latest numbers reveal Maricopa County has confirmed nearly 60 heat-related deaths this year, with more than 300 still under investigation.
Extreme Heat
Heat-related deaths up to 59 in Maricopa County; 345 under investigation
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:17 AM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
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Sarah Robinson
The age group seeing the most heat-related deaths is ages 50-64.
Extreme Heat
Crews deliver over 100,000 gallons of water to Arizona wildlife amid heat wave
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:46 PM MST
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By
Mickaela Castillo
Just one trip with the helicopter can cost upwards of $10,000.
Phoenix
Hiker arrested after dog dies, another treated for heat-related illness on Phoenix mountain
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 2:31 PM MST
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By
Ben Bradley
Phoenix firefighters responded to Piestewa Peak shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Arizona
California man found dead on Tucson hike during extreme weather conditions
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:54 AM MST
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By
The Associated Press
A San Diego man was found dead near the Starr Pass area, officials say.
Extreme Heat
How does extreme heat impact Arizona’s butterflies?
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:35 AM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
Experts at Butterfly Wonderland explain how the extreme heat is affecting these tiny creatures.
Extreme Heat
Record heat wave in Phoenix is withering famed saguaro, with no end in sight
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:26 AM MST
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By
The Associated Press
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AZFamily Digital News Staff
Nurseries and landscapers are inundated with requests for help with saguaros or fruit trees that are losing leaves.
Extreme Heat
Record heat wave putting many Arizona nonprofits in a financial pinch
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 7:47 PM MST
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By
Steven Sarabia
Summer can be brutal for nonprofits around Phoenix for several reasons. 2023 is proving to be one of the most difficult yet.
Extreme Heat
72-year-old Phoenix man living without electricity, running water struggles through heat wave
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 4:14 PM MST
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By
Alexis Dominguez
Carlos Galves says the inside of his home is often hotter than it is outside.
Extreme Heat
Extreme heat has killed 103 people in 2 Arizona counties so far in 2023
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 8:07 PM MST
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By
Rachel Ramirez
The death toll from extreme heat to date is far higher than tornadoes and flooding combined.
Extreme Heat
New study shows as temperatures increase, so does risk of snake bites around Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 11:15 AM MST
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By
Sarah Robinson
Snakes are trying to seek shelter and cool down during the record-breaking heat, and homes provide a water source and shade.
Phoenix
2 men in critical condition following rescues at separate Phoenix mountains
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 2:05 PM MST
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By
Ben Bradley
Crews were called to South Mountain's Mormon Trail and Shaw Butte Trailhead to rescue hikers with heat-related issues.
Phoenix
SRP and APS report record-breaking electricity demand during July heat wave
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 9:09 AM MST
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By
Alaina Kwan
Both companies originally projected a 1.6% increase in demand this summer but saw a 7% increase.
Extreme Heat
Salvation Army to keep Phoenix area heat relief stations open over the weekend
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 8:40 AM MST
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By
Whitney Clark
The non-profit says in 2022, it typically served about 300 people a day. In July of this year, it served an average of more than 800.
Extreme Heat
Despite record heat, SRP says watershed in good spot
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 8:24 PM MST
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By
Michael Raimondi
SRP says they are only pumping from the aquifer in some areas.
Extreme Heat
How APS customers can save energy, money during extreme heat waves in Arizona
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:15 PM MST
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By
Alexis Dominguez
Customers won’t get late fees during the summer, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn't pay their bills.
Extreme Heat
Heat is hitting some hard, especially for those with chronic pain
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:52 PM MST
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By
Carsyn Currier
Although health experts say the heat impacts everyone differently, we spoke to one woman with arthritis who says this summer has been debilitating.
Extreme Heat
14 additional deaths in Maricopa County tied to record heat wave in Arizona
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 7:51 PM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
The record heat wave this year was found to be a factor in 39 deaths so far this year around the Phoenix area.
Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is killing more honeybees in Arizona
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:45 PM MST
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By
Emma Lockhart
The heat impacts the honeybees’ food source of nectar and pollen.
Extreme Heat
SRP breaks record for single-hour energy usage; high demand sustained for multiple days
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:03 AM MST
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By
AZFamily Digital News Staff
On July 18 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., SRP says it measured peak demand at 8,163 megawatts.
Extreme Heat
Phoenix officially records hottest month ever, sets national record for July 2023
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 6:44 AM MST
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By
Kylee Cruz
Our average high was 114.7 and our average low was 90.8 for the month.
Extreme Heat
WATCH: Arizona DPS air crews rescue hikers with heat-related illness
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 3:43 PM MST
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By
Tianna Morimoto
A new video released by the Department of Public Safety shows back-to-back air rescues that happened last Sunday, July 23.
Extreme Heat
Phoenix wildlife center receives up to 150 injured animals a day during heat, monsoons
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:20 PM MST
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By
Alexis Dominguez
The relentless heat is causing issues, especially with the swamp coolers.
Health
Doctors concerned brain-eating amoeba infection could increase due to warmer water temperatures
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 12:20 PM MST
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By
Sarah Robinson
Brain-eating amoebas are extremely rare, but scientists are encouraging people to take the steps needed to avoid them altogether.
Extreme Heat
Pig cooling pads and weather forecasts for cows are high-tech ways to make meat in a warming world
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 8:36 AM MST
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By
The Associated Press
Livestock across the nation are having a difficult time keeping cool.
Extreme Heat
Storms on their way to Phoenix on First Alert Weather Day
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 7:40 AM MST
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By
Ian Schwartz
Storms are headed toward Phoenix between Sunday evening into Monday.
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