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East Valley

The rescue team hiked up the mountain and conducted their rescue by putting Castillo in what...

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

The age bracket continuing to see the most deaths remains at 50-64.

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

Statistics continue to climb amid a record-breaking heat wave across the Valley.

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

The trails are now closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during extreme heat.

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

As of Aug. 26, Maricopa County health officials have confirmed 180 heat-associated deaths while...

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

Chris Begley died after working for UPS for nearly three decades.

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

Around 4 a.m., Phoenix firefighters were called to North Mountain Park for reports of a lost...

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

The trail closure policy is set to end just before September, following back-to-back...

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

Larsen said her sister went to lie down and never got up.

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
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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 and 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 and 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 and 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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