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Stage 1 fire restrictions begin this week in …

6/20/2019
Lighting fireworks usually happens in times of celebration, but even then, doing so could lead to dire consequences, especially when the aftermath affects …

Pilot taken to hospital with burn injuries after plane …

6/11/2019
A pilot is in the hospital with critical burns after a plane crashed onto a street in a north Phoenix neighborhood. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a single-engine Mooney M-20 …

Woman dead after being pulled from Phoenix condominium …

6/10/2019
A 53-year-old woman is dead after firefighters pulled her from a burning condo in north Phoenix. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, crews responded to the condo fire around 5:30 a.m. Monday …

Phoenix arson suspect in custody after fire damages 12 …

5/30/2019
A man is in custody after a fire that damaged 12 vehicles in Phoenix was ruled arson. Phoenix arson investigators had been looking to identify and talk with a person of interest after around a …

Phoenix firefighter dies after battle with …

5/20/2019
A Phoenix firefighter is being remembered after he died from a battle with cancer. Brian Beck Jr. died Sunday at age 31. He was a third-generation firefighter in his eighth year with the …

Officials seek cause of explosion; Cities can’t …

4/25/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Following a critical incident at a local power facility, four injured firefighters are recovering from injuries while officials try to find out what went …

Former Gilbert fire captain accused of sexual conduct …

4/25/2019
A former Gilbert Fire and Rescue captain is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl during a party at her home. Maricopa County Sheriff’s officials said Michael William Palmatier, 48, …

Arizona fire season ignites in Wittmann; Despite …

4/11/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia One of the wettest winters on record won’t make for an easier fire season in Arizona this year — in fact, record rain and snowfall could make the spring and …

Volunteers help prepare for disasters; Local agencies …

4/11/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Public safety agencies across the Valley seek volunteers to help serve their communities — from giving assistance to victims on routine emergency calls to …

No injuries reported after fire at Hickman's Family …

4/4/2019
No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a barn under construction at Hickman's Family Farms in Tonopah. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said its deputies, along with …

El Mirage hosts Public Safety Day Feb. 2

1/9/2019
The city of El Mirage welcomes everyone to its Public Safety Day in February. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at  Gateway Park, 10100 N. El Mirage Road. The El Mirage Police …

Valley Voices: Safeway inferno

7/13/2018
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. Fire burns down Safeway A massive inferno …