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Phoenix buying former Aztec-themed Fry’s Electronics for police, fire stations

A former Fry’s Electronics store near Interstate 17 and Thunderbird Road is being purchased by the city of Phoenix to house a replacement for the Cactus Park Police Precinct and a new fire station. (Courtesy Phoenix Councilmember Ann O’Brien)

A former Fry’s Electronics store near Interstate 17 and Thunderbird Road will be the new home of some of Phoenix’s first responders.

The Aztec themed big-box retail store, which closed in 2021, will become the new home of the Cactus Park Police Precinct — currently is operating out of a building city leaders say is far too small and outdated — and a new fire station.

Phoenix City Council voted unanimously last week to authorize the city manager to purchase the 12.5-acre property.

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